What does "sending" mean?

1. (making something go) the action of making something go to another person or place. 2. (the act of dispatching) the act of posting or delivering something.

How do you use "sending"?

Often appears in the structure 'the sending of [noun]'.

sending

v. · n.

US //ˈsɛndɪŋ// UK //sˈɛndɪŋ// send·ing

1 making something go (v.)
A1 Beginner

the action of making something go to another person or place.

the present participle and gerund form of 'send', describing the ongoing action of dispatching something.

Example

I am sending the email to you right now.

Example

The department is currently sending out the revised contracts to all external consultants for their final review.
- receiving
2 the act of dispatching (n.)
B2 Upper Intermediate Formal

the act of posting or delivering something.

the act or instance of dispatching something or someone. Often used in specific contexts like 'the sending of a message'.

Example

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

Example

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]'.
- dispatch
- transmission
- receipt