Definitions for facing
ˈfeɪ sɪŋfac·ing

Princeton's WordNet(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. facingnoun

   a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening

2. facing, veneernoun

   an ornamental coating to a building

3. facing, claddingnoun

   a protective covering that protects the outside of a building

4. lining, facingnoun

   providing something with a surface of a different material

Wiktionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. facingnoun

   The most external portion of exterior siding.

2. facingadjective

   diverging in the direction of travel.

Webster Dictionary(1.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. Facing

   of Face

2. Facingnoun

   a covering in front, for ornament or other purpose; an exterior covering or sheathing; as, the facing of an earthen slope, sea wall, etc. , to strengthen it or to protect or adorn the exposed surface

3. Facingnoun

   a lining placed near the edge of a garment for ornament or protection

4. Facingnoun

   the finishing of any face of a wall with material different from that of which it is chiefly composed, or the coating or material so used

5. Facingnoun

   a powdered substance, as charcoal, bituminous coal, ect., applied to the face of a mold, or mixed with the sand that forms it, to give a fine smooth surface to the casting

6. Facingnoun

   the collar and cuffs of a military coat; -- commonly of a color different from that of the coat

7. Facingnoun

   the movement of soldiers by turning on their heels to the right, left, or about; -- chiefly in the pl

Freebase(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Facing

   Facing is a common tool in the retail industry to create the look of a perfectly stocked store by pulling all of the products on a display or shelf to the front, as well as down stacking all the canned and stacked items. It is also done to keep the store appearing neat and organized. The workers who perform this task normally have jobs doing other things in the store such as customer service, stocking shelves, daytime cleaning, bagging and carry outs, etc. In some stores, however, facing is done only by the stockers. Facing is generally done near closing time when there are fewer customers and also while the store is completely closed. In busier stores it may be done constantly. In department stores it may be referred to as recovery, as in the store is recovering from the rush of customers that affect the model appearance the store wants to portray. Merchandise may be put in the wrong area, or customers may leave debris on the floor. Correcting these issues is a part of the recovery process. Facings also refer to the amount of shelf space a particular product is given. A lot of facing generally increases sales of a particular product, therefore manufacturers will pay more money to get more facings for their products. This inevitably leads to situations where the largest manufacturers end up with the most facings because they are able to pay the most.

Dictionary of Nautical Terms(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. facing

   Letting one piece of timber into another with a rabbet to give additional strength or finish. Also, a movement for forming soldiers and small-arm men.--Facings. The front of regimentals and uniforms.

Military Dictionary and Gazetteer(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. facing

   A covering, a plating.

Editors Contribution(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. facing

   To a specific direction.

   The house was facing the south and the garden had beautiful summer sunshine.

   Submitted by MaryC on March 20, 2020  

Matched Categories

1. • Lining

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'facing' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #2726

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'facing' in Written Corpus Frequency: #2883

How to pronounce facing?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

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   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say facing in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of facing in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of facing in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of facing in a Sentence

1. John Roome:

   Cities and coastal areas are woefully unprepared for the kind of climate and disaster risk now facing our world.

2. Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal:

   I don't think anyone should have to choose between following their conscience and religious beliefs and giving up their job and facing financial sanctions. I think it's wrong to force Christian individuals or business owners, we are seeing government today discriminate against whether it's clerks, florists, musicians or others. I think that's wrong. I think you should be able to keep your job and follow your conscience.

3. Alison Bateman-House:

   The FDA’s participation in this process helps protect patients from what may be an even worse outcome than what they are facing, by seeking to remove The FDA from approving compassionate use attempts, right to try laws remove an essential safeguard.

4. President Yu-Taik Chon:

   I think the country has already changed a lot over the years. People are more interested in foreign countries and more relaxed when facing us.

5. Zhong Nanshan:

   The majority of... Chinese at the moment are still susceptible to COVID-19 infection because (of) a lack of immunity, we are facing (a) big challenge, it's not better than the foreign countries I think at the moment.

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