Receiving: meaning, definitions and examples

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receiving

[ rɪˈsiːvɪŋ ]

^{Context #1}

communication

to receive or accept something that is sent or given

Synonyms

accept, acquire, get, obtain

Examples of usage

I received a letter from my friend yesterday.
She is receiving an award for her achievements.
The company will be receiving a shipment of new products next week.

^{Context #2}

technology

to obtain data or signals

Synonyms

capture, detect, pick up

Examples of usage

The satellite dish is receiving signals from space.
The radio is receiving a weak signal.

Translations

Translations of the word "receiving" in other languages:

🇵🇹 recebendo

🇮🇳 प्राप्त करना

🇩🇪 empfangen

🇮🇩 menerima

🇺🇦 отримання

🇵🇱 otrzymywanie

🇯🇵 受け取る

🇫🇷 réception

🇪🇸 recibir

🇹🇷 almak

🇰🇷 받기

🇸🇦 استلام

🇨🇿 přijímání

🇸🇰 prijímanie

🇨🇳 接收

🇸🇮 prejemanje

🇮🇸 móttaka

🇰🇿 қабылдау

🇬🇪 მიღება

🇦🇿 qəbul etmək

🇲🇽 recibir

Word origin

The word 'receiving' originated from the Middle English word 'receiven', which came from the Old French word 'receivre', ultimately derived from the Latin word 'recipere', meaning 'to take back' or 'regain'. The term has been in use for centuries, evolving in meaning and usage over time.