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    taking
    /ˈteɪkɪŋ/

    noun

    • 1. the action or process of taking something: "the taking of life"
    • 2. the amount of money earned by a business from the sale of goods or services: "the big test for the shop's new look is whether it'll boost takings"

    adjective

    • 1. (of a person) captivating in manner; charming: dated "he was not a very taking person, she felt"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishTAKING | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    present participle of take. (Definition of taking from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press) Examples of taking. taking. His contribution contains the most detailed phonetic analysis, taking into account not only prosodic features but segmental characteristics as well.

  3. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryTAKING | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    (Definition of taking from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press) Examples of taking. taking. That's like taking $1,000 from us and giving us $10 back. From Huffington Post. We're taking these figures right down the line. From Huffington Post. Thank you also for taking time to be with us today.

  4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishTAKE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    TAKE definition: 1. to remove something, especially without permission: 2. to subtract a number (= remove it from…. Learn more.

  5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishTAKING definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    1. that captures interest; attractive; winning. 2. Obsolete. contagious. said of disease. noun. 3. the act of one that takes. 4. something taken. 5. [pl.] earnings; profits; receipts. 6.

  6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › takingTaking - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

    the act of someone who picks up or takes something. “clothing could be had for the taking ”. synonyms: pickings. see more see less. type of: action. something done (usually as opposed to something said) adjective. very attractive; capturing interest.

  7. www.dictionary.com › browse › takingTAKING Definition & Meaning - Dictionary.com

    Taking definition: the act of a person or thing that takes. . See examples of TAKING used in a sentence.

  8. www.thefreedictionary.com › takingTaking - definition of taking by The Free Dictionary

    Define taking. taking synonyms, taking pronunciation, taking translation, English dictionary definition of taking. adj. 1. Capturing interest; fetching: a taking smile. 2. Contagious; catching. Used of an infectious disease. n. 1. The act of one that takes. 2.

  9. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › english-wordTAKING - Find out everything about this English word | Collins

    All you need to know about "TAKING" in one place: definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.

  10. www.wordreference.com › definition › takingtaking - WordReference.com Dictionary of English

    to have for one's benefit or use: to take a meal; to take a nap; to take a bath. to use as a flavoring agent in a food or beverage: to take sugar in one's coffee. to be subjected to;

  11. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › takeTake Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Merriam-Webster unabridged. The meaning of TAKE is to get into one's hands or into one's possession, power, or control. How to use take in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Take.