sponsorship

Noun

(plural sponsorships)

(uncountable) The state or practice of being a sponsor.
I find that for me, my sponsorship of a child via a charitable NGO provides a sense of great satisfaction.
(countable and uncountable) The aid or support provided by a sponsor; backing or patronage.
The company provided sponsorship to the research team.
The university awarded five sponsorships to the the five most qualified applicants.

Origin

sponsor +"Ž -ship

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All sponsorship monies from this year's races are going to community projects in the Congo.
We are grateful for sponsorship from Baillie Gifford and the post office for our two evening events on Thursday and Friday.
If you would like to celebrate the holidays by giving a specific gift directly, try a charity such as My Two Front Teeth, which allows for online sponsorship of underprivileged children in daycare and living facilities.
Aside from tournament winnings, these top players also attract lucrative sponsorship deals, not unlike athletes who participate in skateboarding competitions and other such events.
If you are playing in a community league and have local business sponsorship for team expenses, you will want to check with your sponsor before finalizing the design.

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