# sending

/ˈsɛndɪŋ/ (US) · /sˈɛndɪŋ/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/sending
Updated: 2026-06-19

## Senses

### 1. making something go

verb · CEFR A1

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

For teachers: 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.

### 2. the act of dispatching

noun · CEFR B2 · Formal

the act of posting or delivering something.

For teachers: 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]'.

## Examples

- 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.

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