Word
sending
Phoneticssend·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈsɛndɪŋ/
UK/sˈɛndɪŋ/
Definitions
01making something go
A1 · Beginner
v. the action of making something go to another person or place.
v. the present participle and gerund form of 'send', describing the ongoing action of dispatching something.
“I am sending the email to you right now.”
“The department is currently sending out the revised contracts to all external consultants for their final review.”
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02the act of dispatching
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Formal
n. the act of posting or delivering something.
n. the act or instance of dispatching something or someone. Often used in specific contexts like 'the sending of a message'.
“The sending of the package was delayed by the heavy snow.”
“The prompt sending of medical supplies to the disaster zone was critical for the success of the relief operation.”
Usage
Often appears in the structure 'the sending of [noun]'.
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Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “sending” in context.
Word family
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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.A1 MoversIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.2.0–3.0TOEFL 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: 1.0–1.50–23TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.120–224
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- A1 · Beginner
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