˜yÐÄvlog

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taking

[ tey-king ]

noun

  1. the act of a person or thing that takes.
  2. the state of being taken. taken.
  3. something that is taken. taken.
  4. an action by the federal government, as a regulatory ruling, that imposes a restriction on the use of private property for which the owner must be compensated.
  5. takings, receipts, especially of money earned or gained.
  6. Archaic. a state of agitation or distress.


adjective

  1. captivating, winning, or pleasing.
  2. Archaic. infectious or contagious.

taking

/ ˈ³Ù±ðɪ°ìɪŋ /

adjective

  1. charming, fascinating, or intriguing
  2. informal.
    infectious; catching
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. something taken
  2. plural receipts; earnings
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈ³Ù²¹°ì¾±²Ô²µ²Ô±ð²õ²õ, noun
  • ˈ³Ù²¹°ì¾±²Ô²µ±ô²â, adverb
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Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms

  • ³Ù²¹°ìi²Ô²µÂ·±ô²â adverb
  • ³Ü²Ô·³Ù²¹°ìi²Ô²µ adjective
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of taking1

First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English takyng (gerund); take, -ing 1, -ing 2
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Example Sentences

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County officials have said the money will come from draining the county’s rainy day fund, slashing department budgets and taking out bonds.

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Akgul is facing charges of "taking part in illegal rallies and marches".

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He felt they were "taking advantage" of the United States by not paying for their defense and should be "taxed" accordingly.

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His top priority since taking power has been to unite a bitterly divided Syria, and pacify external relations with its neighbours, while he cements his power and control.

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It’s basically a library of different people taking you through guided meditations.

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