Word
rearing
Phoneticsrear·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈɹɪɹɪŋ/
UK/ɹˈiəɹɪŋ/
Uncountable noun
Definition
n. the process of caring for and training children or young animals as they grow up.
n. the process of nurturing and supporting the development of offspring from birth to maturity.
Examples
“The rearing of children requires a lot of patience.”
“Farmers must follow strict guidelines for the healthy rearing of livestock to ensure high-quality produce.”
“Sociologists often examine how different cultural approaches to child rearing influence the psychological resilience and social integration of young adults in diverse communities.”
Examples
simple
“The rearing of children requires a lot of patience.”
contextual
“Farmers must follow strict guidelines for the healthy rearing of livestock to ensure high-quality produce.”
complex
“Sociologists often examine how different cultural approaches to child rearing influence the psychological resilience and social integration of young adults in diverse communities.”
Usage
Often appears in the compound 'child rearing' or in contexts related to animal husbandry.
Real-World Examples
“Allowing both parents to have sufficient time off to bond and adjust to their new roles can also have longer-term benefits within the family unit and contribute to more equity in child rearing.” “Allowing both parents to have sufficient time off to bond and adjust to their new roles can also have longer-term benefits within the family unit and contribute toward more equity in child rearing.” Etymology
From Middle English rerynge (“raising”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
- 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.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL 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: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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