Word
joining
Phoneticsjoin·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
UK/dʒˈɔɪnɪŋ/
Definitions
01the act of connecting
B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the act of bringing two or more things together to make them one.
n. the action or process of connecting or combining separate entities into a single unit.
“The joining of the two companies created the largest bank in the country.”
“The successful joining of these two distinct political movements required months of delicate negotiation and compromise on both sides.”
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02a physical connection
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun
n. the place where two things are fixed together.
n. the physical point or line where two or more parts are attached or meet.
“You can see a small gap at the joining of the two pipes.”
“The carpenter ensured that the joining of the table legs to the frame was seamless and structurally sound.”
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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.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL 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: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- A2 · Elementary
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