Funded: meaning, definitions and examples
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funded
[ ˈfʌndɪd ]
financial support
The term 'funded' refers to the provision of financial resources for a specific purpose or project. It indicates that a particular initiative, business, or individual has received the necessary capital to operate or develop. Funding can come from various sources, including government grants, private investors, or crowdfunding platforms. It is essential for startups, non-profits, and research projects, as funding often determines their feasibility and potential for success.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The project was fully funded by the government.
- They funded their trip through a crowdfunding campaign.
- The research was funded by a private foundation.
Translations
Translations of the word "funded" in other languages:
🇵🇹 financiado
🇮🇳 वित्तपोषित
🇩🇪 finanziert
🇮🇩 didanai
🇺🇦 фінансований
🇵🇱 finansowany
🇯🇵 資金提供された
🇫🇷 financé
🇪🇸 financiado
🇹🇷 finanse edilmiş
🇰🇷 자금 지원된
🇸🇦 ممول
🇨🇿 financovaný
🇸🇰 financovaný
🇨🇳 资助的
🇸🇮 financiran
🇮🇸 fjármagnað
🇰🇿 қаржыландырылған
🇬🇪 ფინანსირებული
🇦🇿 maliyyələşdirilmiş
🇲🇽 financiado
Etymology
The word 'funded' originates from the noun 'fund', which traces back to the late Middle English term 'funde', denoting a supply of money or resources set aside for a specific purpose. The root of 'fund' can be found in the Latin word 'fundus', meaning 'bottom' or 'base', which evolved into a sense of a 'basis' for financing. Over time, 'fund' transitioned to reflect not just the physical aspects of resources but also the act of providing for projects or ventures. The past participial form 'funded' came into common usage in the 20th century, particularly as various forms of financial support mechanisms developed, including grants and investments.