Meaning of GETTING
| Pronunciation: | | g'eting
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| | Definition: | | [n] the act of acquiring something; "I envied his talent for acquiring new friends"; "did you hear about his getting a car?" |
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| | Synonyms: | | acquiring |
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| | See Also: | | acquisition, appropriation, capture, catching, contracting, deed, effort, exploit, feat, gaining control, moving in, obtainment, obtention, occupancy, occupation, pickup, receipt, reception, seizure, taking possession | |
| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Get"ting\, n.
1. The act of obtaining or acquiring; acquisition.
With all thy getting, get understanding. --Prov. iv.
7.
2. That which is got or obtained; gain; profit.
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