backing in WordNet English dictionary

1. the act of providing approval and support
   "his vigorous backing of the conservatives got him in trouble with progressives"
   backing  backup  championship  patronage 
   
2. something forming a back that is added for strengthening
   backing  mount 
   
3. financial resources provided to make some project possible
   "the foundation provided support for the experiment"
   support  financial support  funding  backing  financial backing