joining
n. uncountable A2 Elementary US //ˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ// UK //dʒˈɔɪnɪŋ// join·ing
n. the act of becoming a member of a group or connecting two things together. You use this when you start a new job, club, or activity.
n. the act of becoming a member of an organization or group; the point or process of connecting two separate parts.
There is no fee for joining the local library.
The manager welcomed the new employees during the joining ceremony held in the main office.
The seamless joining of the two metal plates required a high degree of precision and specialized welding equipment to ensure structural integrity.
Usage
Often functions as a gerund-noun describing the process of entry into a group.