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Flagging: meaning, definitions and examples

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flagging

 

[ ˈflæɡɪŋ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

indicating problems

Flagging is the act of marking something for attention or indicating that it requires further consideration. This term is often used in the context of identifying issues in documents, tasks, or systems that may need to be addressed.

Synonyms

highlighting, marking, notifying

Examples of usage

  • The manager started flagging the reports with inaccuracies.
  • She is flagging potential risks in the project timeline.
  • They are flagging emails that require immediate response.
Context #2 | Noun

signal for attention

Flagging can also refer to the act of signaling or a sign of something that needs attention. It might denote a visual or symbolic cue in various fields such as sports, events, or software.

Synonyms

alert, cue, signal

Examples of usage

  • The flagging of the event helped guide the attendees.
  • He noticed the flagging during the game to signal a foul.
  • The software includes flagging features for productivity tracking.

Translations

Translations of the word "flagging" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sinalização

🇮🇳 झंडा

🇩🇪 Kennzeichnung

🇮🇩 penandaan

🇺🇦 позначення

🇵🇱 flagowanie

🇯🇵 フラグ付け

🇫🇷 signalisation

🇪🇸 marcación

🇹🇷 işaretleme

🇰🇷 플래그 지정

🇸🇦 تحديد

🇨🇿 označování

🇸🇰 označovanie

🇨🇳 标记

🇸🇮 označevanje

🇮🇸 merki

🇰🇿 белгілеу

🇬🇪 ნიშნულობა

🇦🇿 işarə

🇲🇽 marcación

Etymology

The term 'flagging' originates from the early 16th century, deriving from the word 'flag', which itself comes from an Old Norse word 'flaga' meaning 'a flap' or 'a piece of cloth'. Over time, the usage of 'flag' evolved to include meanings associated with signaling or marking something for attention. The gerund form 'flagging' captures the ongoing action of marking, signaling, or drawing attention to something needing focus. The concept has extended beyond just physical flags into various contexts such as technical and business environments, where flagging represents the identification and highlighting of concerns or key items. This semantic broadening reflects the adaptability of language in responding to new situations and technologies.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,091, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.