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forming

v. · n.
US //ˈfɔɹmɪŋ// UK //fˈɔːmɪŋ// form·ing
  1. 1 creating or making (v.)
    A2 Elementary

    the act of making something or giving it a shape.

    the process of giving shape or structure to something; often used to describe physical or abstract creation.

    Example

    The artist is forming a bowl out of wet clay on the wheel.

    Example

    By forming the metal while it was still white-hot, the blacksmith was able to create intricate patterns that would be impossible at lower temperatures.

  2. 2 organizing a group (v.)
    B1 Intermediate

    starting or organizing a group, like a team or a line.

    the act of organizing people or things into a specific arrangement or collective body.

    Example

    The students are forming a line outside the classroom door.

    Example

    The local residents are forming a committee to protest the construction of the new highway through the nature reserve.

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  1. 3 developing an idea (v.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate

    the process of starting to have a thought, plan, or opinion.

    the gradual development or emergence of a mental concept, opinion, or habit.

    Example

    I am still forming an opinion about the new manager.

    Example

    After weeks of research, the scientist felt she was finally forming a coherent theory to explain the unusual data patterns.

  2. 4 the act of creation (n.)
    C1 Advanced Academic

    the actual act or process of making something exist.

    the action or process of giving something a particular shape or state of existence.

    Example

    The forming of the mountains took millions of years.

    Example

    The rapid forming of ice crystals on the wings of the aircraft presented a significant challenge to the flight crew during the ascent.

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