Casing: meaning, definitions and examples

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casing

 

[ หˆkeษชsษชล‹ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

in coding

The style or convention of naming variables, functions, and other entities in a programming language.

Synonyms

naming convention, naming style, variable naming

Examples of usage

  • Consistent casing helps improve code readability.
  • In JavaScript, camelCase is commonly used for variable naming.
Context #2 | Noun

in manufacturing

The process of enclosing or covering a product or material with a protective layer or shell.

Synonyms

covering, enclosure, shell

Examples of usage

  • Hard plastic casing is often used for electronic devices.
  • The casing of the pipe prevents leaks and corrosion.
Context #3 | Verb

cooking

To enclose meat, fish, or other food in a layer of dough or pastry before cooking.

Synonyms

cover, enclose, wrap

Examples of usage

  • She cased the chicken in puff pastry before baking it.
  • The traditional way to prepare beef Wellington is by casing the meat.

Translations

Translations of the word "casing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น revestimento

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค†เคตเคฐเคฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Gehรคuse

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penutup

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะฑะพะปะพะฝะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ obudowa

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฑใƒผใ‚น

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท carter

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ caja

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kaplama

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ผ€์ด์‹ฑ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุบู„ุงู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pouzdro

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ puzdro

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅค–ๅฃณ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ohiลกje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hlรญf

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐะฟั‚ะฐะผะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ แƒกแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qabฤฑq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ caja

Etymology

The word 'casing' has origins in the late Middle English period, derived from the Old French word 'cas', which means a box. The term has evolved over time to refer to various contexts, from coding to manufacturing and cooking, where it denotes the act of enclosing or covering something. The concept of casing has been essential in different fields for protection, organization, and presentation.

See also: case, cases, casings, cassette, encase, encased, encasement, encasing, lowercase, uppercase.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,851 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.