partialbacking
nounUK /ˈpɑːʃəl ˈbækɪŋ/
US /ˈpɑːrʃəl ˈbækɪŋ/
Partial backing means giving only some help or support, not all of it.
The new playground got partial backing from the town, so they still need more money.
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2. In music, a singer who is partly supported by backup singers on only some songs.
Her album features partial backing on two tracks.
3. In finance, when only part of an investment is guaranteed by collateral.
The loan had partial backing from the company's assets.
4. In sports, when a team gets support from only some of its fans.
The coach thanked the partial backing from the crowd.