lending

/ˈlɛndɪŋ/
noun
  1. The act of giving something to someone temporarily, especially money, with the expectation of repayment.
    • Online lending has become very popular in recent years.
    • Lending money to friends can sometimes cause problems.
    • The bank specializes in small business lending.
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adjective
  1. Related to or involved in the activity of lending money or items.
    • She works at a lending institution downtown.
    • The lending rate for this loan is quite low.
    • They offer lending services for books and DVDs.