Definitions for facing
ˈfeɪ sɪŋfac·ing

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

1. facing(noun)

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

2. facing, veneer(noun)

   an ornamental coating to a building

3. facing, cladding(noun)

   a protective covering that protects the outside of a building

4. lining, facing(noun)

   providing something with a surface of a different material

Wiktionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. facing(Noun)

   The most external portion of exterior siding.

2. facing(Adjective)

   diverging in the direction of travel.

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

1. Facing

   of Face

2. Facing(noun)

   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. Facing(noun)

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

4. Facing(noun)

   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. Facing(noun)

   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. Facing(noun)

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

7. Facing(noun)

   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  

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

   

   Daniel

   British

   

   Karen

   Australian

   

   Veena

   Indian

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. Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders:

   We have enormous problems facing this country, and I think we got more things to worry about than Bill Clinton's sexual life, maybe Donald Trump might want to focus attention on climate change. … Maybe Donald Trump should understand that we should raise the minimum wage. … Maybe he should focus on those things.

2. Wei Jizhong:

   The IOC is facing a very difficult decision, either way it will cause issues, the problem is that we should first think about the athletes. They have prepared for at least four years for these Olympics and if we delay it by one or two years, most of these athletes would have lost their chance.

3. Beth Shyken-Rothbart:

   It's a really great opportunity for people to get into Part B without facing gaps in coverage or late enrollment penalties.

4. Louis Dreyfus Commodities:

   The external environment remained difficult during the first half of 2015, with some key countries in the agricultural space facing economic (China and Brazil) and political (Black Sea region) uncertainty.

5. Alva Johnson:

   I am facing a judge who openly questions whether the kiss is worthy of a federal lawsuit and has determined that Mr. Trump's history of such behavior is not relevant, and I've endured on-going threats to my safety, i've decided for the sake of my family that I will not continue with the case at this time.

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