sending
n. uncountable A1 Beginner US //ˈsɛndɪŋ// UK //sˈɛndɪŋ// send·ing
n. the act of making something go from one place to another, like an email or a package.
n. the action of dispatching or transmitting something from one location or person to another. Often functions as a gerund to describe the process of delivery.
The sending of the invitations took all afternoon.
The automatic sending of receipts helps the accounting department keep track of every small purchase.
The rapid sending of digital signals across the network allows for nearly instantaneous communication between users on different continents.
Usage
Often used in the gerund form to describe a continuous or repeated process.