English Reference
verb · noun

sending

v. · n.
US /ˈsɛndɪŋ/ UK /sˈɛndɪŋ/ send·ing

  1. 01 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.

    Simple

    I am sending the email to you right now.

    In context

    The department is currently sending out the revised contracts to all external consultants for their final review.

  2. 02 B2 Upper Intermediate 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'.

    Simple

    The sending of the package was delayed by the heavy snow.

    In context

    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]'.

Usage sending people

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