Shredding: meaning, definitions and examples

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shredding

 

[ หˆสƒrษ›dษชล‹ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

food preparation

Shredding refers to the process of tearing or cutting food into thin strips or pieces. This technique is often used in cooking to prepare ingredients that need to be cooked quickly or to enhance the texture of dishes.

Synonyms

grating, slicing, tearing

Examples of usage

  • She is shredding carrots for the salad.
  • He shredded the chicken for the tacos.
  • Shredding the cheese makes it easier to melt.
Context #2 | Noun

document disposal

Shredding, in the context of document security, refers to the act of destroying documents by cutting them into small pieces. This method is commonly employed to protect sensitive information from unauthorized access.

Synonyms

cutting, destroying, disposal

Examples of usage

  • The company uses a shredding service for confidential papers.
  • Shredding old documents is important for maintaining privacy.
  • They invested in a shredding machine for better security.

Translations

Translations of the word "shredding" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น triturar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคคเคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช zerkleinern

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menghancurkan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะพะทะดั€ั–ะฑะฝะตะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ niszczenie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ทใƒฅใƒฌใƒƒใƒ‡ใ‚ฃใƒณใ‚ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉchiquetage

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ desgaste

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท parรงalama

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ถ„์‡„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชู…ุฒูŠู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ drcenรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ drvenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ’•็ขŽ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ drobljenje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ malun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถั‹ั€ั‚า›ั‹ัˆั‚ะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒญแƒ แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ parรงalayฤฑb

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ desgaste

Etymology

The word 'shredding' originates from the verb 'shred', which dates back to the early 16th century, derived from the Old English word 'scrรฆd', meaning a small piece or fragment. The term has evolved to encompass various contexts, particularly in culinary arts and document management. Initially, shredding was associated with cutting or tearing materials, but as industrial and culinary techniques advanced, it gained prominence in both food preparation and data protection. The practice of shredding documents emerged in the late 20th century as a response to increasing concerns over privacy and information security, leading to the proliferation of commercial shredding services and machines designed to securely dispose of sensitive materials.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,400, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.