Word
separating
Phoneticssep·a·rat·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈsɛpɝˌeɪtɪŋ/
UK/sˈɛpəɹˌeɪtɪŋ/
Definitions
01moving things apart
B1 · Intermediate
v. dividing things into different groups or moving them away from each other.
v. the present participle of 'separate', describing the action of dividing, disconnecting, or moving entities apart.
“She spent the afternoon separating the white clothes from the coloured ones.”
“The researchers are currently separating the chemical compounds to identify which one is responsible for the reaction.”
02an instance of dividing
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun
n. an event or process where things are moved apart.
n. a specific instance or the general process of dividing or disconnecting elements.
“The separating of the two companies took several months of legal work.”
“The careful separating of the ancient layers of sediment allowed the archaeologists to date the site accurately.”
Synonyms
03detachable fastener
C1 · Advanced Technical
adj. describes a zip or fastener that can open all the way so the two sides come apart.
adj. referring to a fastener, typically a zipper, designed so that the two sides can be completely detached from one another.
“This jacket has a separating zip so you can take it off easily.”
“The heavy-duty parka features a separating zipper, allowing the wearer to vent the garment from the bottom or remove it entirely.”
Usage
Usually placed before the noun 'zipper' or 'fastener'.
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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.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL 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: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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