Settling: meaning, definitions and examples

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settling

[ ˈsɛtəlɪŋ ]

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legal

The process of reaching an agreement or resolution between parties involved in a dispute.

Synonyms

agreement, compromise, resolution

Examples of usage

The settling of the lawsuit was a relief for both parties involved.
The settling of the divorce proceedings took longer than expected.

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geology

The gradual sinking or movement of sediments, soils, or rocks to a lower level.

Synonyms

sedimentation, sinking, subsidence

Examples of usage

The settling of the soil caused the foundation of the building to shift.
The settling of sediments over time created layers of rock.

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housing

The act of moving into and setting up a new residence.

Synonyms

establishing, moving in, setting up

Examples of usage

The settling into their new home brought a sense of excitement to the family.
The settling of furniture in the new apartment took all day.

Translations

Translations of the word "settling" in other languages:

🇵🇹 assentamento

resolução
colonização

🇮🇳 स्थापित करना

निपटान
समाधान

🇩🇪 Siedlung

Beilegung
Regelung

🇮🇩 pemukiman

penyelesaian
penetapan

🇺🇦 поселення

врегулювання
осідання

🇵🇱 osadnictwo

rozstrzygnięcie
osadzanie

🇯🇵 定住

解決
定着

🇫🇷 installation

règlement
colonisation

🇪🇸 asentamiento

resolución
colonización

🇹🇷 yerleşim

çözüm
yerleşme

🇰🇷 정착

해결
침전

🇸🇦 استيطان

تسوية
استقرار

🇨🇿 osídlení

vyrovnání
usazování

🇸🇰 usídlenie

vyrovnanie
usadzovanie

🇨🇳 定居

解决
沉降

🇸🇮 naselitev

rešitev
usedanje

🇮🇸 landnám

úrlausn
setning

🇰🇿 қоныстану

шешім
шөгінді

🇬🇪 დასახლება

მოგვარება
დანალექი

🇦🇿 məskunlaşma

həll
çökmə

🇲🇽 asentamiento

resolución
colonización

Word origin

The word 'settling' originated from the verb 'to settle' in Middle English, which came from the Old English word 'setlan' meaning 'to place, seat, or establish'. The term has evolved over time to encompass various meanings related to reaching agreements, geological processes, and establishing residences.