loading

B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun Computing

n. the time it takes for a computer to open a file or a website.

n. the transfer of data from a storage device or network into a computer's memory for execution or display.

“The game has a very long loading screen before you can start playing.”

“Optimising image sizes can significantly reduce the loading time for mobile users on slower networks.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Science Technical

n. the amount of weight or pressure that something, like a bridge or a wire, can carry.

n. the application of a mechanical force or electrical power to a component or system.

“Engineers checked the maximum loading of the bridge to make sure it was safe for trucks.”

“The structural integrity of the wing was tested under extreme loading conditions to simulate high-altitude turbulence.”

C1 · Advanced Countable noun British English · Formal

n. extra money added to a person's salary to cover difficult working conditions.

n. an additional amount added to a base wage or insurance premium to account for increased risk or specific conditions.

“Casual workers often receive a higher hourly rate as a loading because they don't get paid holidays.”

“The insurance company applied a significant loading to the policy due to the applicant's history of high-risk sports.”

C2 · Proficiency Uncountable noun Mathematics Academic · Technical

n. the amount of influence a specific factor has on a result.

n. the weight or importance assigned to a variable in a statistical analysis or mathematical model.

“The study gave a higher loading to recent data to make the results more relevant.”

“Factor loading in the psychological study indicated a strong correlation between sleep quality and cognitive performance.”