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banking

n. uncountable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈbæŋkɪŋ// UK //bˈæŋkɪŋ// bank·ing

n. the business of keeping money safe for people and businesses, or the way banks work. It also includes moving money between accounts and lending it to customers.

n. the business activity of providing financial services, such as accepting deposits, managing accounts, and issuing loans. When used in aviation, it refers to the lateral tilting of an aircraft during a turn.


SIMPLE

Online banking makes it easy to pay bills from home.

CONTEXTUAL

After finishing her degree in economics, she decided to pursue a career in investment banking.

COMPLEX

The global banking sector underwent significant regulatory changes following the financial crisis to ensure greater transparency and stability in international markets.

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Primarily used as an uncountable noun to describe the industry or activity; can also function as a gerund of the verb 'bank'.

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