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Pitching: meaning, definitions and examples

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pitching

 

[ ˈpɪtʃɪŋ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

baseball

The act of throwing a baseball to a batter with the goal of getting the batter out. Pitching involves different types of throws, such as fastballs, curveballs, and changeups.

Synonyms

heaving, throwing, tossing

Examples of usage

  • He has excellent pitching skills.
  • The team's success is due to their strong pitching.
Context #2 | Noun

business

The act of promoting or presenting an idea, product, or service to a potential customer or investor. Pitching in business often involves persuasion and sales techniques.

Synonyms

presenting, promoting, selling

Examples of usage

  • The entrepreneur delivered a convincing pitching to the investors.
  • She is responsible for pitching new marketing strategies.
Context #3 | Noun

music

The perceived frequency of a sound or note. In music production, pitching refers to adjusting the frequency of a sound to match a desired tone or key.

Synonyms

frequency, note, tone

Examples of usage

  • She has a great ear for pitching in music.
  • The musician spent hours perfecting the pitching of the vocals.

Translations

Translations of the word "pitching" in other languages:

🇵🇹 apresentação

🇮🇳 प्रस्तुत करना

🇩🇪 Präsentation

🇮🇩 penawaran

🇺🇦 представлення

🇵🇱 prezentacja

🇯🇵 提案

🇫🇷 présentation

🇪🇸 presentación

🇹🇷 sunum

🇰🇷 발표

🇸🇦 عرض

🇨🇿 prezentace

🇸🇰 prezentácia

🇨🇳 演示

🇸🇮 predstavitev

🇮🇸 framlagning

🇰🇿 таныстыру

🇬🇪 წარმოდგენა

🇦🇿 təqdimat

🇲🇽 presentación

Etymology

The word 'pitching' originated from the Middle English word 'pichen', which means to thrust or throw. The term has evolved over time to have various meanings across different fields such as baseball, business, and music. In baseball, pitching is a crucial aspect of the game, while in business, it involves selling and promoting ideas. In music, pitching refers to adjusting the frequency of sounds. Overall, 'pitching' has become a versatile term used in diverse contexts.

See also: pitch, pitcher, pitchfork, pitchman.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,940, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.