Definitions for takingˈteɪ kɪŋ
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
tak•ingˈteɪ kɪŋ(n.)
the act of a person or thing that takes.
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.
Category: Government
takings, money earned or gained.
Category: Common Vocabulary
(adj.)captivating; pleasing:
taking ways.
Origin of taking:
1300–50
tak′ing•ly(adv.)
Princeton's WordNet
pickings, taking(adj)
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
"the pickings were easy"; "clothing could be had for the taking"
fetching, taking, winning(adj)
very attractive; capturing interest
"a fetching new hairstyle"; "something inexpressibly taking in his manner"; "a winning personality"
Wiktionary
taking(Noun)
A seizure of someone's goods or possessions.
taking(Noun)
An apprehension.
taking(Noun)
That which has been gained.
count the shop's takings
taking(Adjective)
alluring; attractive.
Webster Dictionary
Taking
of Take
Taking(adj)
apt to take; alluring; attracting
Taking(adj)
infectious; contageous
Taking(noun)
the act of gaining possession; a seizing; seizure; apprehension
Taking(noun)
agitation; excitement; distress of mind
Taking(noun)
malign influence; infection
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