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supplying

 

[ səˈplaɪɪŋ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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

Etymology

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.

See also: oversupply, supplied, supplier, suppliers, supplies, undersupply.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,261 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.