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Feeding: meaning, definitions and examples

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feeding

 

[ ˈfiːdɪŋ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

animal care

The action of giving food to a person or an animal.

Synonyms

diet, nourishment, nutrition

Examples of usage

  • He is responsible for the feeding of the horses in the barn.
  • The feeding of the stray cats is done by a group of volunteers.
Context #2 | Noun

technology

The process of supplying data or power to a machine or system.

Synonyms

input, provision, supplying

Examples of usage

  • The automatic feeding of paper into the printer ensures efficiency.
  • The feeding of information into the system needs to be accurate.
Context #3 | Noun

social

The act of providing someone with the emotional support or attention they need.

Synonyms

encouragement, nurturing, support

Examples of usage

  • The feeding of love and care to a child is essential for their development.
  • She appreciated the feeding of encouragement from her friends during a difficult time.

Translations

Translations of the word "feeding" in other languages:

🇵🇹 alimentação

🇮🇳 खिला

🇩🇪 Fütterung

🇮🇩 pemberian makan

🇺🇦 годування

🇵🇱 karmienie

🇯🇵 餌やり

🇫🇷 alimentation

🇪🇸 alimentación

🇹🇷 besleme

🇰🇷 먹이 주기

🇸🇦 إطعام

🇨🇿 krmení

🇸🇰 kŕmenie

🇨🇳 喂养

🇸🇮 hranjenje

🇮🇸 fóðrun

🇰🇿 тамақтандыру

🇬🇪 კვება

🇦🇿 qidalanma

🇲🇽 alimentación

Word origin

The word 'feeding' originated from the Old English word 'fedan', meaning 'to give food to'. It has been used in the English language for centuries to describe the act of providing nourishment to living beings. Over time, the term has evolved to also encompass the idea of supplying data or support to various systems and individuals. The concept of feeding is deeply rooted in the basic need for sustenance and care, making it a fundamental aspect of human and animal life.

See also: feed, feedback, feeder.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,689, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.