putting

v. the action of placing or moving something into a particular position.

v. the present participle of 'put', describing the act of placing, moving, or assigning something to a location or state.

“She is putting her clothes into the suitcase for her holiday.”

“The government is putting a new strategy into effect to address the rising cost of living in urban areas.”

v. hitting a golf ball gently across the grass toward the hole.

v. the present participle of 'putt', referring to the execution of a short-distance stroke on the green.

“He spent the afternoon putting on the practice green to improve his short game.”

“After a powerful drive, the champion found herself putting for a birdie to win the tournament.”

n. the act of placing something somewhere.

n. the gerundial noun referring to the act of placement or installation.

“The putting of the final stone marked the completion of the wall.”

“The careful putting of these delicate instruments into their cases requires significant patience and precision.”

n. the action of hitting a golf ball into a hole.

n. the act of performing a putt in golf; also used to describe the specific sub-discipline of the sport.

“Her putting was excellent today, and she didn't miss a single short shot.”

“While his long-range shots were impressive, his inconsistent putting ultimately cost him the lead in the final round.”