Word
permitting
Phoneticsper·mit·ting, stress on the second syllable
US/pɝˈmɪtɪŋ/
UK/pəmˈɪtɪŋ/
Definitions
01allowing
B1 · Intermediate
v. the act of allowing something to happen or giving permission.
v. the present participle or gerund of 'permit', used to describe the act of granting permission or allowing an action.
“The city is permitting more outdoor seating for restaurants this summer.”
“By permitting the construction of the new bypass, the council effectively committed itself to a decade of infrastructure spending.”
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02if conditions allow
B2 · Upper Intermediate Formal
conj. you use this to say that a plan will happen if nothing stops it, like bad weather.
conj. used in an absolute clause to indicate that a statement is conditional upon a specific factor not being an impediment.
“We will have a picnic in the park tomorrow, weather permitting.”
“The expedition aims to reach the summit by Tuesday, conditions permitting, though the forecast suggests a storm is approaching.”
Usage
Usually follows the noun it modifies, as in 'weather permitting'.
03the process of giving permission
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Technical · Formal
n. the official process of giving or getting a permit.
n. the formal or administrative process of granting permits or official authorization.
“The permitting for the new factory took over six months to complete.”
“Delays in the permitting phase have significantly increased the total cost of the renewable energy project.”
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Real-World Examples
“Some cities even help pay for them by offering incentives, such as tax credits, stormwater fee reductions or sped-up permitting, to encourage developers to install green roofs.” Grammar
- 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
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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