Word
ringing
Phoneticsring·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈɹɪŋɪŋ/
UK/ɹˈɪŋɪŋ/
Definitions
01sound of a bell
B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the sound made by a bell, a telephone, or a similar object.
n. the clear, resonant sound produced by a bell, telephone, or metallic object.
“The constant ringing of the telephone made it hard for him to concentrate on his work.”
“The distant ringing of church bells echoed through the valley, signaling the start of the morning ceremony.”
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02bird tagging
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Science Technical
n. the practice of putting small numbered bands on birds' legs to study them.
n. the ornithological practice of attaching numbered metal or plastic rings to the legs of wild birds for tracking and research.
“The scientists spent the morning bird ringing at the nature reserve.”
“Data collected through bird ringing has provided invaluable insights into the migratory patterns of Arctic terns across the Atlantic.”
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03loud and clear
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. describing a sound or a statement that is very clear and powerful.
adj. characterized by a clear, resonant quality; figuratively used to describe forceful or emphatic declarations.
“The leader's speech was a ringing call for peace and unity.”
“The court's decision was a ringing endorsement of the new environmental protection laws, leaving no room for legal ambiguity.”
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.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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