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admitting

v. · n.
US //ædˈmɪtɪŋ// UK //ɐdmˈɪtɪŋ// ad·mit·ting
  1. 1 confessing a truth (v.)
    B1 Intermediate

    saying that something is true, especially if it is something you feel bad about.

    the act of acknowledging or confessing a fact, often one that is embarrassing or damaging.

    Example

    Admitting his mistake was the hardest thing he had to do all week.

    Example

    By admitting his involvement in the scandal, the politician hoped to regain some measure of public trust before the upcoming election.

    Usage

    Often followed by a gerund or a 'that' clause.

    Pitfall
    He was admitting to steal the money.
    He was admitting to stealing the money.

    The verb 'admit' is followed by a gerund (-ing form), not an infinitive.

  2. 2 allowing entry (v.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate

    letting someone or something enter a place or join a group.

    the process of granting entrance or access to a physical location or an institution.

    Example

    The hospital is currently admitting new patients through the emergency door.

    Example

    The university is admitting a record number of international students this semester to diversify its campus culture.

    Usage

    Transitive verb taking a direct object.

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  1. 3 the act of entry (n.)
    C1 Advanced Formal

    the act of being allowed to enter a place.

    the formal act of allowing someone to enter or the state of being admitted.

    Example

    The admitting of the public to the private garden only happens once a year.

    Example

    The strict admitting of only authorised personnel ensured that the laboratory remained a secure and sterile environment.

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