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Word

mixing

Phoneticsmix·ing, stress on the first syllable

US/ˈmɪksɪŋ/

UK/mˈɪksɪŋ/

Definitions

01combining substances

B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun Cooking

n. the act of putting different things together to make one thing.

n. the physical act or process of combining multiple ingredients or substances into a single mixture.

“The recipe requires constant mixing to make sure the sauce stays smooth.”

“Thorough mixing of the dry ingredients is essential before adding any liquid to ensure the leavening agents are evenly distributed throughout the batter.”

Antonyms

02social interaction

B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun

n. when people from different groups or backgrounds spend time together.

n. the social interaction or integration of individuals from different backgrounds, cultures, or social classes.

“The university encourages the mixing of students from many different countries.”

“The festival provides a unique opportunity for the mixing of diverse social groups that rarely interact in daily urban life.”

03mathematical independence

C2 · Proficiency Mathematics Technical · Academic

adj. a technical way to describe how parts of a system become independent over time.

adj. describing a stochastic process where the state of the system at one time becomes asymptotically independent of its state at an earlier time.

“The scientist explained that the system was mixing, so the starting point didn't matter later.”

“In ergodic theory, a mixing transformation is a stronger property than ergodicity, implying that the system's memory of its initial conditions decays over time.”

Usage

Usually used in the context of 'mixing properties' or 'a mixing system'.

Synonyms

ergodic

Real-World Examples

“She found herself mixing up words and phrases in everyday conversation.”
Smithsonian Magazine 31 Aug 2026
“There are chants of course, but also a lot of mixing between fans.”
The Guardian 17 Sept 2026

Word family

ADJECTIVE

PHRASAL VERB

Domain

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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.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL 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: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
Frequency
Common
Level
B2 · Upper Intermediate
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