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- [ban-ding]
- /ˈbæn dɪŋ/
- /ˈbændɪŋ/
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- [ban-ding]
- /ˈbæn dɪŋ/
Definitions of banding word
- noun banding the practice of grouping schoolchildren according to ability to ensure a balanced intake at different levels of ability to secondary school 3
- noun banding a thin, flat strip of some material for binding, confining, trimming, protecting, etc.: a band on each bunch of watercress. 1
- noun banding a fillet, belt, or strap: a band for the hair; a band for connecting pulleys. 1
- noun banding a stripe, as of color or decorative work. 1
- noun banding a strip of paper or other material serving as a label: a cigar band. 1
- noun banding a plain or simply styled ring, without mounted gems or the like: a thin gold band on his finger. 1
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Origin of banding
First appearance:
before 1730 One of the 48% newest English words
First recorded in 1730-40; band2 + -ing1
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Parts of speech for Banding
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
banding popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
banding usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for banding
noun banding
- stripe — a stroke with a whip, rod, etc., as in punishment.
- lace — a netlike ornamental fabric made of threads by hand or machine.
- applique — Applique is the craft of sewing fabric shapes onto larger pieces of cloth. You can also use applique to refer to things you make using this craft.
- outlining — the line by which a figure or object is defined or bounded; contour.
- tatting — the act or process of making a kind of knotted lace of cotton or linen thread with a shuttle.
adjective banding
- zoning — (especially in city planning) of or relating to the division of an area into zones, as to restrict the number and types of buildings and their uses: zoning laws.
- configurating — to give a configuration, form, or design to.
Antonyms for banding
noun banding
- disbanding — Present participle of disband.
See also
Matching words
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