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getting

[ ˈɡɛtɪŋ ]

Noun / Verb

^{Context #1 | Noun}

data processing

The action or process of receiving something or of obtaining information.

Synonyms

obtaining, receiving

Examples of usage

Getting the latest updates from the server.
She is responsible for getting the data from various sources.
The getting of information is crucial for decision-making.

^{Context #2 | Noun}

informal

The act of acquiring wealth, success, or fame.

Synonyms

achieving, acquiring, attaining

Examples of usage

She is focused on her getting in the business world.
His getting in the music industry was a result of hard work.

^{Context #3 | Verb}

informal

To succeed in reaching, accomplishing, or achieving something.

Synonyms

achieve, attain, obtain

Examples of usage

She is determined to get the promotion.
He finally got his dream job.

Translations

Translations of the word "getting" in other languages:

🇵🇹 obtendo

🇮🇳 प्राप्त करना

🇩🇪 bekommen

🇮🇩 mendapatkan

🇺🇦 отримання

🇵🇱 zdobywanie

🇯🇵 取得する (shutoku suru)

🇫🇷 obtenir

🇪🇸 obteniendo

🇹🇷 almak

🇰🇷 얻기 (eotgi)

🇸🇦 الحصول على (alhusul ealaa)

🇨🇿 získání

🇸🇰 získavanie

🇨🇳 获得 (huòdé)

🇸🇮 pridobivanje

🇮🇸 að fá

🇰🇿 алу

🇬🇪 მიღება (migheba)

🇦🇿 almaq

🇲🇽 obteniendo

Word origin

The word 'getting' has Old Norse origins, derived from the word 'geta' meaning 'to obtain'. Over time, the word evolved in Middle English to signify the act of receiving or acquiring something. In modern usage, 'getting' is commonly used in various contexts to denote the process of obtaining information, achieving success, or reaching a goal.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,023, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.

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