Word
slicing
Phoneticsslic·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈsɫaɪsɪŋ/
UK/slˈaɪsɪŋ/
Uncountable noun
Definition
n. the act of cutting something into thin, flat pieces. You usually do this with food like bread, meat, or vegetables.
n. the action of cutting something into thin, flat sections. Often used as a gerund to describe a specific culinary or industrial process.
Examples
“The chef is busy slicing the onions for the soup.”
“Proper slicing of the roast beef requires a very sharp knife to ensure the pieces are uniform and thin.”
“While the machine handles the bulk slicing of the timber, the final finishing work must be done by hand to preserve the delicate grain of the wood.”
Examples
simple
“The chef is busy slicing the onions for the soup.”
contextual
“Proper slicing of the roast beef requires a very sharp knife to ensure the pieces are uniform and thin.”
complex
“While the machine handles the bulk slicing of the timber, the final finishing work must be done by hand to preserve the delicate grain of the wood.”
Usage
Often functions as a gerund; when used as a noun, it typically describes the process rather than the result.
Word family
NOUN
Idioms
01. salami slicing
- 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
- Occasional
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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