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attaching

 

[ əˈtætʃɪŋ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

files

To fasten or join one thing to another, typically using a mechanism or material such as a clip, pin, or glue.

Synonyms

affix, connect, fix, secure

Examples of usage

  • Please make sure you are attaching the correct document to the email.
  • She attached the photo to the application form.
  • The report should be attached to the presentation slides.
Context #2 | Verb

importance

To regard something as important or relevant and be able to relate to it.

Synonyms

assign, attribute, give importance to

Examples of usage

  • It is crucial to attach importance to the opinions of your team members.
  • She attaches great significance to environmental issues.
  • The teacher emphasized the need to attach value to education.
Context #3 | Noun

email

A file that is sent along with an email.

Synonyms

add-on, attachment, enclosure

Examples of usage

  • The attaching of large files to emails can slow down the sending process.
  • Make sure the attaching of the document is completed before sending the email.

Translations

Translations of the word "attaching" in other languages:

🇵🇹 anexar

🇮🇳 संलग्न करना

🇩🇪 anhängen

🇮🇩 melampirkan

🇺🇦 додавати

🇵🇱 załączać

🇯🇵 添付する (tenpu suru)

🇫🇷 joindre

🇪🇸 adjuntar

🇹🇷 eklemek

🇰🇷 첨부하다 (cheombuhada)

🇸🇦 إرفاق (irfaq)

🇨🇿 připojit

🇸🇰 pripojiť

🇨🇳 附加 (fùjiā)

🇸🇮 priložiti

🇮🇸 festa við

🇰🇿 қосу

🇬🇪 მიერთება (mierteba)

🇦🇿 əlavə etmək

🇲🇽 adjuntar

Etymology

The word 'attaching' originated from the Middle English word 'attachen', which in turn came from Old French 'atachier', meaning 'fasten, fix'. The use of 'attaching' in the context of fastening objects together dates back to the 14th century. Over time, the word evolved to also include the concept of assigning importance or relevance to something. Today, 'attaching' is commonly used in various fields such as technology, communication, and everyday tasks.

See also: attach, attachable, attached, attachment, attachments, unattached.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,563 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.