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backing

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back·ing  (bkng)
n.
1. Something forming a back: the backing of a carpet.
2.
a. Support or aid: financial backing.
b. Approval or endorsement: The President has backing from the farm belt.

backing
Noun
1. support
2. something that forms or strengthens the back of something
3. musical accompaniment for a pop singer
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.backing - the act of providing approval and support; "his vigorous backing of the conservatives got him in trouble with progressives"
approval, approving, blessing - the formal act of approving; "he gave the project his blessing"; "his decision merited the approval of any sensible person"
2.backing - something forming a back that is added for strengthening
framework - a structure supporting or containing something
layer, bed - single thickness of usually some homogeneous substance; "slices of hard-boiled egg on a bed of spinach"
strengthener, reinforcement - a device designed to provide additional strength; "the cardboard backing was just a strengthener"; "he used gummed reinforcements to hold the page in his notebook"
3.backing - financial resources provided to make some project possible; "the foundation provided support for the experiment"
resource - available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed

backing
Translations
backing [ˈbækɪŋ] n (fig) → apoyo, respaldo;
(COMM) → respaldo financiero;
(MUS) → acompañamiento
backing [ˈbækɪŋ] back n (fig) → soutien m, appui m;
(Comm) → soutien (financier);
(Mus) → accompagnement m
backing [ˈbækɪŋ] n (Comm), (fig); Unterstützung f;
(Mus) → Begleitung f
backing [bækɪŋ] n (COMM) → finanziamento;
(MUS) → accompagnamento;
(fig) → appoggio


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"So would I," asserted Freddy, backing his mother up--backing up the spirit of her remark rather than the substance.
Ha, Ishmael, muttered I, backing out, Wretched entertainment at the sign of The Trap
As quickly as possible I gained my feet and backing against the wall I witnessed such a battle as it is vouchsafed few beings to see.
 
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