backingback‧ing /ˈbækɪŋ/ ●○○ noun 
She flew to New York to try to raise some financial backing for the project.2[countable] material that is used to make the back of an object3[countable] the music that is played at the same time as a singer’s voice—backing adjective: backing singers
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- Chairman Robert Eaton said he has the backing of the vast majority of the company's major shareholders.
- Does this policy have government backing?
- The company failed to get sufficient financial backing, and never got off the ground.
- A dense pile wears better than a loosely-woven one, which can be parted to reveal the backing.
- But it was done now, there was no way of backing out.
- The grasses are woven together with cotton to form a mat, which is then bonded on to a paper backing.
- There was also a sanitary argument which seemed to have scientific backing, even if evidence was lacking.
- They're looking to entrepreneurs like David Puttnam and Richard Branson for the vital backing to develop the project.
- They desperately need backing just to continue the work everyone agrees should be expanded.
- This time the spelling changes had the backing of the government as well as of the Academy.
- We then measure the complexity of each description, and choose the one with adequate experimental backing and the simplest description.
Longman Language Activatorthe money or help that you give when you support someone
the help and encouragement that you give to someone when you want them to succeed: · I couldn't have finished my degree without the support of my family.financial support (=money given to support something): · Private companies should not rely on financial support from the government.
money or practical help given to support a person or plan, especially by a government or other powerful group: · Does this policy have government backing?· The company failed to get sufficient financial backing, and never got off the ground.backing of: · Chairman Robert Eaton said he has the backing of the vast majority of the company's major shareholders.
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nounchamber orchestra, nounchant, verbchant, nounchoir, nounchoirboy, nounchoral, adjectivechorale, nounchord, nounchorister, nounchorus, nounChristmas carol, nounchromatic, adjectiveclapper, nounclarinet, nounclavichord, nounclef, nouncoda, nouncoloratura, nouncombo, nouncompose, verbcomposer, nounconcert, nounconcertgoer, nounconcertina, nounconcertmaster, nounconcerto, nounconduct, verbconductor, nounconsonant, adjectiveconsort, nouncontinuo, nouncontrabass, nouncontralto, nouncor anglais, nouncornet, nouncounterpoint, nouncountertenor, nouncountry and western, nouncountry music, nouncover, verbcover, nouncrescendo, nouncroon, verbcrotchet, nouncut, verbcymbal, nounD, noundamper, noundance, noundance band, noundemo, noundescant, noundidgeridoo, noundiminuendo, noundirge, noundisc jockey, noundiscord, noundiscordant, adjectivedissonance, nounditty, nounDixieland, noundo, noundoh, noundominant, noundouble bass, noundownbeat, noundrum, noundrum, verbdrumbeat, noundrum kit, noundrum 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adjectivehip hop, nounhorn, nounhot, adjectivehouse music, nounhurdy-gurdy, nounhymn, nounimpressionism, nounimpressionist, nounimprovise, verbincidental music, nouninstrument, nouninstrumental, adjectiveinstrumental, nouninstrumentalist, nouninstrumentation, nouninterlude, nouninterval, nounjam, verbjam session, nounjazz, nounjazzy, adjectivejig, nounjingle, nounjungle, nounkaraoke, nounkazoo, nounkettledrum, nounkey, nounkeyboard, nounkey signature, nounla, nounlament, nounlargo, adjectiveleader, nounledger line, nounlegato, adjectiveleitmotif, nounlento, adjectivelibrettist, nounlibretto, nounlilt, nounlullaby, nounlute, nounlyre, nounlyric, adjectivelyrical, adjectivelyricism, nounlyricist, nounmadrigal, nounmaestro, nounmajor, adjectivemale-voice choir, nounmandolin, nounmaracas, nounmarch, nounmarching band, nounmariachi, nounmarimba, nounmasterclass, nounmedley, nounmellifluous, adjectivemelodic, adjectivemelodious, adjectivemelody, nounmetronome, nounmezzo-soprano, nounmi, nounmiddle C, nounminim, nounminor, adjectiveminstrel, nounminuet, nounmodal, adjectivemode, nounmoderato, adjectivemodulate, verbmolto, adverbmood music, nounmotif, nounmouth organ, nounmouthpiece, nounmovement, nounmusic, nounmusical, adjectivemusical, nounmusical instrument, nounmusically, adverbmusician, nounmusicianship, nounmusicology, nounmusic stand, nounmute, verbmute, nounMuzak, nounnational anthem, nounnatural, adjectivenatural, nounNegro spiritual, nounnocturne, nounnote, nounnumber, nounnumber one, nounnursery rhyme, nounoboe, nounoctave, nounoctet, nounoff-key, adjectiveone-man band, nounopera, nounopera house, nounoperetta, nounopus, nounoratorio, nounorchestra, nounorchestral, adjectiveorchestra pit, nounorchestrate, verborgan, nounorgan grinder, nounorganist, nounovertone, nounoverture, nounp., panpipes, nounpart, nounpart-song, nounpause, nounpeal, verbpedal, nounpeg, nounpenny whistle, nounpercussion, nounperfect pitch, nounPhilharmonic, adjectivephrase, nounphrase, verbphrasing, nounpianissimo, adjectivepianist, nounpiano, nounpiano, adjectivepianola, nounpiccolo, nounpick, verbpick, nounpipe, verbpiped music, nounpiper, nounpitch, nounpitch, verbpizzicato, nounplainchant, nounplainsong, nounplay, verbplayer, nounplayer piano, nounplectrum, nounpluck, verbpolyphony, nounpop, nounpop group, nounpop music, nounpop star, nounprelude, nounpresto, adjectivepresto, nounprima donna, nounproduction number, nounpromenade concert, nounpsaltery, nounpunk, nounquarter note, nounquartet, nounquaver, nounquintet, nounR & B, nounrag, nounraga, nounragga, nounragtime, nounrange, nounrap, nounrap, verbrapper, nounrecital, nounrecitative, nounrecord, nounrecorder, nounreed, nounrefrain, nounreggae, nounregister, nounremaster, verbrendering, nounrendition, nounrepeat, nounrequest, nounrequiem, nounresonator, nounrest, nounrhapsody, nounrhythm, nounrhythm and blues, nounrhythm section, nounriff, nounroadie, nounroad manager, nounrock, nounrock and roll, nounrock 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nounwarble, verbwarbler, nounwhole note, nounwind instrument, nounwoodwind, nounxylophone, nounyodel, verbyodel, nounzither, nounzydeco, noun
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY She flew to New York to try to raise some financial backing for the project.COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES Tina Turner’s backing singers (=people who sing with her)COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADJECTIVE
1[uncountable] support or help, especially with money: She flew to New York to try to raise some financial backing for the project. Tina Turner’s backing singers (=people who sing with her)· Several new contracts are already being negotiated with Rentokil's financial backing and branch network offering further benefits to prospects.· It is understood the financial backing for the plan has yet to be finalised.· A private consortium has financial backing for a scheme to build an entire underground toll-road system.· He had the expertise and financial backing.· The Crusade received very substantial financial backing for the organization of the march from the right-wing military and political parties.· And it has also provided financial backing for research into alternatives to the use of animals.· But Hafodunos said they were ending negotiations with Watertight, who they said had failed to provide evidence of sufficient financial backing.· Mr Venables said he had full but anonymous financial backing.
· Mr Mackie, who has the full backing of his firm, is pleading not guilty to the charge.· The teachers have given the parents their full backing.· We met them face to face and he gave his full backing.· Val's scheme has got the full backing of police in Gloucestershire and West Mercia.· The championships have the full backing of Durham County Cricket Club.· For centuries it was persecuted and the cruelties heaped upon it were given the full backing of the Church.· Thousands of people across the country have signed the plea which has the full backing of the Opposition.
· When they could no longer claim to act with royal backing they were dangerously vulnerable.· It was this royal backing which turned Gloucester's territorial influence into a regional hegemony.· The development of the retinue would have been impossible without royal backing and reflected, rather than negated, the king's authority.
· During the summer months of 1986 it became clear that this approach enjoyed strong backing from the United States and Britain.· The regime was given strong backing by the Soviet Union but failed to gain widespread popular support.· They again offered strong economic backing for reforms.
NOUN· She has already established herself as a backing singer specialising in jazz and stands to win professional recording sessions.· As well as the choirs, the following also appeared in the cast: Pharaoh's backing singers.· Having come from backing singer to lead, Sam is now enjoying well deserved success with the title song Stop.
· And she was even doing some of the backing vocals.· There are verses and choruses and chick backing vocals and a big Chris Hughes production to give it that radio-friendly oomph.
VERB· Although, the idea doesn't get whole-hearted backing from Grendon's Governor.· And she's got the backing of the police.· So one would image that the latest new fangled marketing initiative at Vaux-owned Swallow Hotel in Gateshead gets his backing.· Val's scheme has got the full backing of police in Gloucestershire and West Mercia.· But that isn't the reason for these kids not getting backing.· Controls on straw burning get the full backing of the law this season - here's what to do.· Today they got full backing from the visiting Prison's Minister.
· Representatives of interested local authorities have already met with transport under-secretary Patrick McLaughlin, who has given the scheme his backing.· We met them face to face and he gave his full backing.· I gave up backing horses years ago.· The regime was given strong backing by the Soviet Union but failed to gain widespread popular support.· More than 400 competitors in all, from the age of 5 upwards, gave their backing to the championships.· For centuries it was persecuted and the cruelties heaped upon it were given the full backing of the Church.· At last, Ford and Jaguar bosses have given their backing to a spiritual successor to the E-type.· Although the turnout was only 43 percent, 99 percent of votes cast gave backing to the Constitution.
· They desperately need backing just to continue the work everyone agrees should be expanded.· The National Parks need backing, so do the greenbelts and the remaining countryside.· I don't think you need all these backing tapes and samples.
· The questions arise: Does the same experiment provide equally good backing for any other theory?· They provide backing for such shattering conclusions as the following: s fly.· We can imagine forms of social life which don't provide the necessary backing for sorrow and affection.· And it has also provided financial backing for research into alternatives to the use of animals.· A tight hypnotic beat provides the perfect backing.
· The Crusade received very substantial financial backing for the organization of the march from the right-wing military and political parties.· Grant, who receives some backing from Hogan clubs, relies heavily on support from his wife Linda.· In four rounds of voting on July 24 and 26 none received the necessary backing of two-thirds of the 400 deputies.· It received backing from venture capital firm 3i.
· Walesa had secured the backing of virtually all of the country's political and social organizations, including the Catholic Church.
· The National Union of Teachers has launched a multi-million pound advertising campaign to win public backing for greater investment in education.
She flew to New York to try to raise some financial backing for the project.2[countable] material that is used to make the back of an object3[countable] the music that is played at the same time as a singer’s voice—backing adjective: backing singers