Generating: meaning, definitions and examples

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generating

[ ˈʤɛnəˌreɪtɪŋ ]

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action

Creating or producing something.

Synonyms

creating, forming, making, producing

Examples of usage

Generating new ideas is essential for innovation.
The machine is capable of generating electricity efficiently.

Translations

Translations of the word "generating" in other languages:

🇵🇹 gerando

🇮🇳 उत्पन्न करना

🇩🇪 erzeugen

🇮🇩 menghasilkan

🇺🇦 генерування

🇵🇱 generowanie

🇯🇵 生成

🇫🇷 génération

🇪🇸 generación

🇹🇷 üretme

🇰🇷 생성

🇸🇦 توليد

🇨🇿 generování

🇸🇰 generovanie

🇨🇳 生成

🇸🇮 generiranje

🇮🇸 myndun

🇰🇿 өндіру

🇬🇪 გენერირება

🇦🇿 yaratma

🇲🇽 generación

Word origin

The word 'generating' originates from the Latin word 'generatus', which means 'to beget' or 'to produce'. Over time, it evolved to encompass the act of creating or producing something. The concept of generation has been essential throughout human history, from generating fire for warmth and protection to generating new ideas for progress and development.