Supplying: meaning, definitions and examples

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supplying

[ səˈplaɪɪŋ ]

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manufacturing

Providing something that is needed or wanted, often in large quantities.

Synonyms

delivering, equipping, furnishing, providing

Examples of usage

The factory is supplying the demand for the new product.
The company is supplying the local market with fresh produce.

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business

The action of providing something that is needed or wanted.

Synonyms

delivery, dispatch, distribution, provision

Examples of usage

The supplying of goods to the store is done efficiently.
The supplying of raw materials is crucial for the production process.

Translations

Translations of the word "supplying" in other languages:

🇵🇹 fornecimento

🇮🇳 आपूर्ति

🇩🇪 Lieferung

🇮🇩 penyediaan

🇺🇦 постачання

🇵🇱 dostarczanie

🇯🇵 供給

🇫🇷 approvisionnement

🇪🇸 suministro

🇹🇷 tedarik

🇰🇷 공급

🇸🇦 تزويد

🇨🇿 dodávka

🇸🇰 dodávka

🇨🇳 供应

🇸🇮 oskrba

🇮🇸 framboð

🇰🇿 жабдықтау

🇬🇪 მომარაგება

🇦🇿 təchizat

🇲🇽 suministro

Word origin

The word 'supplying' has its origin in the Middle English word 'supplyen', which comes from the Old French word 'supplieir', meaning 'to fill up, make full'. The concept of supplying goods and services has been essential in human societies throughout history, from bartering in ancient times to modern global supply chains.