typing

verb

Definition of typingnext
present participle of type
as in classifying
to arrange or assign according to type type the birds by geographical range

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  1. classifying
  2. distinguishing
  3. sorting
  4. placing
  5. separating
  6. distributing
Verb
  • The study also highlighted the historical confusion that had persisted in classifying these fish.
    Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
  • By classifying data based on sensitivity and impact, businesses can prioritize efforts to strengthen their data security while ensuring regulatory compliance.
    Vivek Ahuja, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of classifying
Verb
  • James knocked the ball down and the Eagles delivered their first unblemished record, another distinguishing mark in a breathtaking season.
    Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 7 Dec. 2024
  • According to the singer, Riot has evolved its music production into a more integrated and ongoing part of its creative process, distinguishing itself from other companies that typically use more fragmented approaches.
    Cecilia Ciocchetti, Rolling Stone, 3 Dec. 2024
Definition of distinguishing
Verb
  • And earlier this year, Dollar General began the first full-scale refresh of its sorting process within its DCs since 2017.
    Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 9 Dec. 2024
  • This is not like sorting apples or widgets.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of sorting
Verb
  • Now more than a year into her term, Bullock leads a central bank that, thus far, has held out on cutting interest rates, placing her fiercely in the spotlight as the country prepares for a 2025 election with cost of living concerns top-of-mind for voters.
    Erin Spencer Sairam, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Emotions run high after Maggie discovers Nick's affair with Alice, but their tense conversation is abruptly interrupted when their daughter Isla finds Alice placing Max in the bathtub.
    Jordana Comiter, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of placing
Verb
  • Having this special calming box can reduce feelings of stress in a moment that might otherwise become volatile, like separating from a parent.
    Taylor Grothe, Parents, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The homes were clustered together, with no streets separating them.
    The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of separating
Verb
  • The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has started distributing refunds totaling more than $72 million to players impacted by Fortnite's billing practices.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • In March, the Rocket Foundation introduced Sparks Grants, distributing $10,000 each to 10 Atlanta organizations dedicated to creating safer neighborhoods.
    Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of distributing
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