Mustering: meaning, definitions and examples

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mustering

 

[ หˆmสŒstษ™rษชล‹ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

gathering resources

Mustering refers to the act of assembling or gathering together a group of people, resources, or information. It is often used in military contexts, where troops are assembled for inspection or mobilization. The term can also apply to gathering support or resources in non-military settings.

Synonyms

assembling, collecting, gathering, mobilizing

Examples of usage

  • The general is mustering the troops for the upcoming battle.
  • She is mustering all her courage to speak in public.
  • We are mustering resources for the charity event.
Context #2 | Noun

military assembly

In a military context, mustering refers to the formal assembly of troops for inspection, roll call, or other official purposes. This gathering ensures that all personnel are present and accounted for and is crucial for maintaining military readiness.

Synonyms

assembly, gathering, roll call

Examples of usage

  • The mustering of soldiers is scheduled for tomorrow morning.
  • During the mustering, the officer checked each of the soldiers' uniforms.
  • The battalion held a mustering last week to prepare for deployment.

Translations

Translations of the word "mustering" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น reuniรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคเค•เคคเฅเคฐเคฟเคค เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Versammlung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pengumpulan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฑะธั€ะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zebranie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้›†ใ‚ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rassemblement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ reuniรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท toplama

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ชจ์œผ๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌู…ุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ shromรกลพdฤ›nรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zhromaลพdenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้›†ไผš

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zbiranje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ safna

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะธะฝะฐะปั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒฎแƒ•แƒ”แƒ“แƒ แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ toplama

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ reuniรณn

Etymology

The term 'mustering' originates from the Middle English 'musteren', which comes from the Anglo-Norman 'mustrer', meaning 'to assemble, to summon'. Its etymology can be traced back to the Latin 'monstrare', which means 'to show' or 'to demonstrate'. Historically, the word has strong ties to military language, reflecting the formal gathering of troops for inspections or readiness checks. Over time, 'mustering' has evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings, including the gathering of resources and the mobilization of support in various contexts beyond the military.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,348, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.