Word
filming
Phoneticsfilm·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈfɪɫmɪŋ/
UK/fˈɪlmɪŋ/
Uncountable noun
Definition
n. the act of recording a movie or video.
n. the activity or period of recording cinematographic or video footage. Uncountable in this sense.
Examples
“The filming of the new movie starts tomorrow morning.”
“Heavy rain in the valley delayed the filming of the outdoor scenes for several days.”
“While the script was finalized months ago, the actual filming required a massive logistical effort to coordinate hundreds of extras and period-accurate costumes.”
Examples
simple
“The filming of the new movie starts tomorrow morning.”
contextual
“Heavy rain in the valley delayed the filming of the outdoor scenes for several days.”
complex
“While the script was finalized months ago, the actual filming required a massive logistical effort to coordinate hundreds of extras and period-accurate costumes.”
Usage
Often used with the definite article 'the' when referring to a specific project.
Synonyms
Word family
NOUN
- 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
- Common
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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