Sharpening: meaning, definitions and examples

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sharpening

[ ˈʃɑːpənɪŋ ]

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tool usage

The act of making something sharp or sharper, as by honing or grinding.

Synonyms

grinding, honing, sharpen

Examples of usage

The sharpening of the knife was necessary before cutting the vegetables.
Regular sharpening of the pencil is important for precise drawing.

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skill improvement

The process of enhancing or improving one's skills or abilities.

Synonyms

enhancement, improvement, refinement

Examples of usage

Continuous sharpening of your negotiation skills will make you a better salesperson.
Sharpening your focus can help you achieve your goals faster.

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tool usage

To make something sharp or sharper, typically by using a tool such as a knife sharpener or whetstone.

Synonyms

grind, hone, sharpen up

Examples of usage

She sharpened the pencil before starting her drawing.
He sharpened the blade of the axe for better cutting.

Translations

Translations of the word "sharpening" in other languages:

🇵🇹 afiamento

🇮🇳 तेज़ करना

🇩🇪 Schärfen

🇮🇩 penajaman

🇺🇦 заточення

🇵🇱 ostrzenie

🇯🇵 研ぎ

🇫🇷 affûtage

🇪🇸 afilado

🇹🇷 bileme

🇰🇷 연마

🇸🇦 شحذ

🇨🇿 broušení

🇸🇰 brúsenie

🇨🇳 磨削

🇸🇮 brušenje

🇮🇸 brýning

🇰🇿 ұштау

🇬🇪 გასწორება

🇦🇿 itiqləşdirmə

🇲🇽 afilado

Word origin

The word 'sharpening' dates back to the late 14th century, derived from the Old English word 'scearpian' meaning 'to make sharp'. The concept of sharpening tools has been essential throughout human history for various tasks such as hunting, cooking, and crafting. Over time, sharpening has evolved with the development of specialized tools and techniques to achieve precise sharpness.