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Getting: meaning, definitions and examples

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getting

 

[ หˆษกษ›tษชล‹ ]

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น obtendo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคพเคชเฅเคค เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช bekommen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mendapatkan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพั‚ั€ะธะผะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zdobywanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ–ๅพ—ใ™ใ‚‹ (shutoku suru)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท obtenir

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ obteniendo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท almak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์–ป๊ธฐ (eotgi)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุญุตูˆู„ ุนู„ู‰ (alhusul ealaa)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zรญskรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zรญskavanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่Žทๅพ— (huรฒdรฉ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pridobivanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ aรฐ fรก

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะปัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ˜แƒฆแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ (migheba)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ almaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ obteniendo

Etymology

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.

See also: begetter, get, getaway.

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.