Word
combining
Phoneticscom·bin·ing, stress on the second syllable
US/kəmˈbaɪnɪŋ/
UK/kəmbˈaɪnɪŋ/
Uncountable noun
Definition
n. the act of putting different things together to create a single result.
n. the act or process of merging two or more distinct elements into a unified whole.
Examples
“The combining of these two chemicals creates a strong reaction.”
“Successful product development requires the careful combining of market research and creative design.”
“The combining of various cultural influences over several centuries resulted in a unique architectural style that defies simple classification by traditional historians.”
Examples
simple
“The combining of these two chemicals creates a strong reaction.”
contextual
“Successful product development requires the careful combining of market research and creative design.”
complex
“The combining of various cultural influences over several centuries resulted in a unique architectural style that defies simple classification by traditional historians.”
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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