Word
sprinting
Phoneticssprint·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈspɹɪntɪŋ/
UK/spɹˈɪntɪŋ/
Uncountable noun
Definition
n. the activity of running very fast over a short distance. It is often done as a sport or to catch something quickly.
n. the act or sport of running at full speed over a short, specified distance. Often functions as a gerund to describe the competitive discipline or the physical exercise itself.
Examples
“Sprinting is a great way to improve your fitness.”
“The athlete focused on her sprinting technique to shave seconds off her hundred-meter dash time.”
“While long-distance running requires immense endurance, sprinting demands explosive power and perfect coordination of the arms and legs to maintain maximum velocity.”
Examples
simple
“Sprinting is a great way to improve your fitness.”
contextual
“The athlete focused on her sprinting technique to shave seconds off her hundred-meter dash time.”
complex
“While long-distance running requires immense endurance, sprinting demands explosive power and perfect coordination of the arms and legs to maintain maximum velocity.”
Usage
Often used as a gerund; functions as a noun when describing the activity or sport.
Real-World Examples
“His pass fed Semenyo sprinting down the right and his cross was hung up perfectly for Haaland to head home at the back post.” “The researchers also tested how human fat cells responded to blood collected after sprinting.” - 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.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL 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: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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