Word
repairing
Phoneticsre·pair·ing, stress on the second syllable
US/ɹiˈpɛɹɪŋ/
UK/ɹɪpˈeəɹɪŋ/
Uncountable noun
Definition
n. the work of fixing something that is broken or not working correctly.
n. the act or process of mending or restoring something to a sound or functional state.
Examples
“The car is in the garage for repairing.”
“The old bridge is closed for repairing after the storm damaged the main supports.”
“The museum's repairing of the fresco revealed hidden layers of paint that had been obscured by centuries of grime and previous restoration attempts.”
Examples
simple
“The car is in the garage for repairing.”
contextual
“The old bridge is closed for repairing after the storm damaged the main supports.”
complex
“The museum's repairing of the fresco revealed hidden layers of paint that had been obscured by centuries of grime and previous restoration attempts.”
Usage
Often used as a gerund or verbal noun followed by 'of'.
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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.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL 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: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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