digesting

verb

Definition of digestingnext
present participle of digest
1
as in classifying
to arrange or assign according to type this volume digests the state's laws regarding drugs and alcohol for easy reference by local authorities

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2
as in summarizing
to make into a short statement of the main points (as of a report) I digested the results of my experiments into a few pages

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for digesting
  1. classifying
  2. summarizing
  3. outlining
  4. distinguishing
  5. distributing
  6. separating
  7. sorting
Verb
  • One way of classifying AI techniques is on a continuum of how these techniques are designed and operate.
    Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 12 Oct. 2024
  • The hurricane notched sustained wind speeds of 180 mph Monday, classifying it for a time as a Category 5 storm—the highest distinction possible.
    Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
Definition of classifying
Verb
  • The fulfillment of orders is directly linked to the performance score of suppliers, with the score summarizing the supplier’s performance across multiple categories, including environmental and social measures, quality, price and delivery.
    Hakan Karaosman, Sourcing Journal, 17 Oct. 2024
  • This time is used to capture data from various systems—payments, address and card verification, authentication, trend line review, mapping against the business rules and policies, as well as summarizing to provide a clear resolution communication.
    Balmukund Shukla, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
Definition of summarizing
Verb
  • On Berger's desk is a poster of sketches and notes outlining every era designed by one of her precocious granddaughters.
    Bryan West, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Phoenix has released its first official Climate Action Plan Progress Report, outlining evidence of tangible headway on several deadly and costly climate challenges affecting the city, while lagging in results on others.
    Joan Meiners, The Arizona Republic, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of outlining
Verb
  • By integrating financial services, companies can offer a more holistic experience, distinguishing themselves from competitors.
    Zareef Hamid, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
  • One key distinguishing factor is the presence of a fever.
    Katia Hetter, CNN, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of distinguishing
Verb
  • Under that scenario, MLB would be in charge of producing and distributing local teams.
    Brad Adgate, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • What may be bothering California’s lawmakers is that the means for making and distributing forms of political propaganda are being democratized.
    The Editors, National Review, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of distributing
Verb
  • But his explanation for separating the brands at the time summed up the internal situation well.
    Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Nonetheless, Harris has begun the challenging and nuanced task of separating herself from the current anti-crypto policies in favor of a pro-digital asset and blockchain stance in alignment with her Opportunity Economy policies to bolster the middle and working classes.
    Tonya Evans, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of separating
Verb
  • In addition, Google will begin sorting search results into scrollable lists of suggestions tailored to the user’s query and account history.
    Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Make bathtime fun with this adorable swimming octopus on sale for just $8 or a sorting farmhouse from Melissa & Doug to take along on play dates.
    Laura Lu, Parents, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of sorting
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