English Reference
noun

joining

n.
US /ˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/ UK /dʒˈɔɪnɪŋ/ join·ing UK spelling joinings

  1. 01 B1 Intermediate

    the act of bringing two or more things together to make them one.

    the action or process of connecting or combining separate entities into a single unit.

    Simple

    The joining of the two companies created the largest bank in the country.

    In context

    The successful joining of these two distinct political movements required months of delicate negotiation and compromise on both sides.

  2. 02 B2 Upper Intermediate

    the place where two things are fixed together.

    the physical point or line where two or more parts are attached or meet.

    Simple

    You can see a small gap at the joining of the two pipes.

    In context

    The carpenter ensured that the joining of the table legs to the frame was seamless and structurally sound.

    gap
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Level A2 · Elementary
Frequency Common
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