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 Definitions of Taking  [ˈteɪ kɪŋ]  

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Definition of 'Taking' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) taking
the act of a person or thing that takes.

2.  taking
an action by the federal government, as a regulatory ruling, that imposes a restriction on the use of private property for which the owner must be compensated.

3.  taking
takings, money earned or gained.

4. (adj.) taking
captivating; pleasing:
taking ways.

Etymology:  (1300–50)

Definition of 'Taking' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (adj) pickings, taking
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
"the pickings were easy"; "clothing could be had for the taking"

2. (adj) fetching, taking, winning
very attractive; capturing interest
"a fetching new hairstyle"; "something inexpressibly taking in his manner"; "a winning personality"


Definition of 'Taking' Webster Dictionary 

1. (adj) Taking
apt to take; alluring; attracting

2. (adj) Taking
infectious; contageous

3. (noun) Taking
the act of gaining possession; a seizing; seizure; apprehension

4. (noun) Taking
agitation; excitement; distress of mind

5. (noun) Taking
malign influence; infection

6.  Taking
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'Taking' - Nearby Entries  

takilman  taking  taking apart  taking hold  taking into custody  taking over  taking possession  



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