Word Noun
branching
n.
uncountable
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ˈbɹæntʃɪŋ/ UK /bɹˈɑːntʃɪŋ/ branch·ing UK spelling branchings
Definition
n.the way something divides into smaller parts, like the limbs of a tree or paths in a road.
n.the process or pattern of dividing into multiple smaller subdivisions or offshoots from a main stem or trunk.
Examples
“The branching of the river creates several small islands.”
“The architect designed the ceiling with a complex branching pattern that mimics the look of a forest canopy.”
“In computer science, branching refers to the instruction in a program that allows the sequence of execution to deviate from the default linear path based on specific conditions.”
Usage
Often used in the abstract to describe patterns or processes; can be used as a gerund to describe the act of dividing.
This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Frequent
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