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Funnelling: meaning, definitions and examples

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funnelling

 

[ หˆfสŒnษ™lษชล‹ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

process, activity

Funnelling is a technique used to direct or guide substances through a specific pathway, often involving a tapered structure. It commonly refers to the process of narrowing options or pathways in various fields, such as business, education, or logistics.

Synonyms

channeling, directing, guiding

Examples of usage

  • The funnelling of water through the pipes was crucial for the irrigation system.
  • In sales, funnelling refers to guiding potential customers through the purchasing process.
  • During the experiment, we witnessed the funnelling of gas through the tube.
Context #2 | Verb

to guide, to direct

To funnel means to direct something towards a specific point or goal using a tapered structure or method. It is often used in contexts where resources or information are being specified or narrowed down.

Synonyms

channel, direct, narrow

Examples of usage

  • The manager decided to funnel resources into the most productive teams.
  • We need to funnel the feedback we receive into actionable insights.
  • She funneled her efforts into completing the project ahead of the deadline.

Translations

Translations of the word "funnelling" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น funilamento

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเคจเคฒเคฟเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Trichtern

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pembentukan corong

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะธัะฒั–ั‚ะปะตะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ lejkowanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ•ใ‚กใƒใƒซๅŒ–

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท entonnoir

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ embudo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท huni yapma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊น”๋•Œ๊ธฐ ๋งŒ๋“ค๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชูˆุฌูŠู‡

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tvarovรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ tvarovanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆผๆ–—ๅฝขๆˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ oblikovanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ trรกttur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚าฑ funnel

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคunnel

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kanalizasiya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ embudo

Etymology

The term 'funnel' originates from the Middle English word 'funnele', which itself is derived from the Old French 'fonelle', a diminutive of 'fons', meaning 'source' or 'spring'. This etymology reflects the function of a funnel as a device that directs or guides liquid or other substances into a specific pathway. Historically, funnels were often used in cooking and laboratory settings, facilitating the transfer of liquids without spillage. Over time, the concept of funnelling has expanded metaphorically into areas such as marketing and sales, where it describes the process of directing potential customers through a journey towards making a purchase. The usage of the term captures both the physical act of guiding substances and the abstract notion of narrowing options in decision-making processes.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,812, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.