Word
firing
Phoneticsfir·ing
US/ˈfaɪɝɹɪŋ/
UK/fˈaɪəɹɪŋ/
Definitions
01shooting a weapon
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the act of shooting a gun or other weapon.
n. the discharge of a firearm or other projectile weapon.
“The sudden firing of a gun in the distance startled the birds.”
“The rapid firing of artillery could be heard for miles, echoing through the valley long after the initial engagement had ended.”
02dismissal from a job
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun
n. the act of telling someone they no longer have a job, usually because of bad work.
n. the termination of an individual's employment, typically due to poor performance or misconduct.
“After the firing of the manager, the company looked for a replacement.”
“The sudden firing of the chief executive led to a sharp decline in the company's stock price as investors grew concerned about stability.”
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03heating pottery
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Cooking Technical
n. the process of using high heat to make clay hard and turn it into pottery.
n. the process of applying heat to ceramic materials in a kiln to achieve structural hardening or glazing.
“The pottery needs a second firing to make the colorful glaze shine.”
“During the initial firing, the clay undergoes a chemical transformation that renders it permanently hard and water-resistant.”
Real-World Examples
“The conversation ended abruptly with Chalong pulling out a gun and firing four shots through the window of Thongchai's car, hitting him and his driver.” “Thirteen other siege engines had been firing at all hours of the day and night for three months before that.” Etymology
By surface analysis, fire + -ing.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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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.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL 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: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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