Folding: meaning, definitions and examples

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folding

 

[ ˈfoʊldɪŋ ]

Context #1 | Noun

paper

The action of bending or bringing together one or more edges or sides of something, such as paper or fabric, so that they lie flat or close together.

Synonyms

bending, creasing, folding up

Examples of usage

  • She carefully made a folding in the paper to create a neat edge.
  • The folding of the fabric gave it a crisp appearance.
Context #2 | Noun

technology

The process of reducing the size of a piece of equipment by making it smaller and bringing its parts close together.

Synonyms

compact design, foldable technology

Examples of usage

  • The folding of the smartphone allows for a larger screen in a compact design.
  • The folding mechanism of the laptop enables it to be more portable.
Context #3 | Noun

mathematics

A method of solving a mathematical linear programming problem that involves repeatedly moving from one basic feasible solution to another.

Synonyms

linear programming approach, optimization method

Examples of usage

  • The folding technique is used to optimize the solution of the linear programming model.
  • The folding algorithm efficiently finds the optimal solution.

Translations

Translations of the word "folding" in other languages:

🇵🇹 dobrar

🇮🇳 मोड़ना

🇩🇪 falten

🇮🇩 melipat

🇺🇦 складання

🇵🇱 składanie

🇯🇵 折りたたみ (oritami)

🇫🇷 pliage

🇪🇸 plegado

🇹🇷 katlama

🇰🇷 접기 (jeopgi)

🇸🇦 طي

🇨🇿 skládání

🇸🇰 skladanie

🇨🇳 折叠 (zhédié)

🇸🇮 zlaganje

🇮🇸 felling

🇰🇿 қаттау

🇬🇪 დაკეცვა

🇦🇿 qatlama

🇲🇽 plegado

Etymology

The word 'folding' originated from the Middle English word 'folden', which means 'to bend or lay one part over another'. The concept of folding has been a part of human history for centuries, from folding paper for origami to folding clothes for storage. In modern times, folding has evolved to include technologies such as foldable smartphones and laptops, revolutionizing the way we interact with devices. The versatility and practicality of folding have made it a fundamental aspect of various industries, from fashion design to engineering.

See also: bifold, fold, foldable, folder, unfold.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #7,956 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.