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wiring

noun · verb

Form of wire , present participle of wire.

Simple meaning

A mass of electric wires.

Pronunciation

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wyring

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈwaɪɹɪŋ

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Word Review

Definition

Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.

noun

  1. A mass of electric wires.

verb

  1. present participle of wire

    To string on a wire.

  2. present participle of wire

    To equip with wires for use with electricity.

    “Do you know how to wire a plug?”

  3. To add something into an electrical system by means of wiring; to incorporate or include something.

  4. To snare by means of a wire or wires.

  5. usually passive

    To fix or predetermine (someone's personality or behaviour) in a particular way.

Word Aura™

How this word commonly comes across.

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This meaning: A mass of electric wires.

Used this way, wiring is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
Matter-of-fact
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

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More ways to use wiring

  • “The electrician checked all the old wiring in the house for safety.”

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