loading

noun

load·​ing ˈlō-diŋ How to pronounce loading (audio)
Synonyms of loadingnext
1
: a cargo, weight, or stress placed on something
2
: load sense 12
3
: material used to load something : filler

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Examples of loading in a Sentence

the accident was caused by an 18-wheeler with a loading in excess of the legal limit
Recent Examples on the Web The dozens scheduled to enter for loading or unloading in the immediate future will also sit idle until alternate arrangements are made. —Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 31 Mar. 2024 The Leaf-Eater's adjustable knobs allow positioning of the hopper to any angle for easier loading. —Rachel Ahrnsen, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Feb. 2024 See all Example Sentences for loading 

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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of loading was in the 15th century

Phrases Containing loading

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load factor

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loading bay

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“Loading.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/loading. Accessed 3 May. 2024.

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Medical Definition

loading

noun
load·​ing
1
a
: the amount or degree to which something is or can be loaded
b
: administration of a factor or substance to the body or a bodily system in sufficient quantity to test capacity to deal with it
2
: the relative contribution of each component factor in a psychological test or in an experimental, clinical, or social situation

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