forwarding
noun
Simple meaning
The act of sending on to another destination.
Pronunciation
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fawrwerdingSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈfɔɹwɚdɪŋ
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Definition
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noun
The act by which something is forwarded.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
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- “The forwarding of mail to a new address is done automatically.”noun
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At or to or toward the front.
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Lets you transfer your incoming calls to any telephone that you can dial direct.
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Synonyms
Sense: act by which something is forwarded
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