outworking

out·work

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [verb out-wurk; noun out-wurk]
- /verb ˌaʊtˈwɜrk; noun ˈaʊtˌwɜrk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [verb out-wurk; noun out-wurk]
- /verb ˌaʊtˈwɜrk; noun ˈaʊtˌwɜrk/

Definitions of outworking word

verb with object outworking to work harder, better, or faster than. 1
verb with object outworking to work out or carry on to a conclusion; finish: a problem to be outworked in after generations. 1
verb with object outworking Archaic. to outdo in workmanship. 1
noun outworking a minor defense built or established outside the principal fortification limits. 1
noun outworking Work harder, faster, or longer than. 1

See all 5 definitions of outworking

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Origin of outworking

First appearance:

before 1200

One of the 9% oldest English words

1200-50; Middle English: to complete; see out-, work

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Parts of speech for Outworking

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Outworking

outworking popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for outworking

noun outworking

teleworking — Teleworking is working from home using equipment such as telephones, fax machines, and modems to contact people.
telecommuting — working at home by using a computer terminal electronically linked to one's place of employment.

All 2 Synonyms of outworking