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Definitions for fixing
ˈfɪk sɪŋ; ˈfɪk sɪnzfix·ing

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. repair, fix, fixing, fixture, mend, mending, reparationnoun

    the act of putting something in working order again

  2. fastener, fastening, holdfast, fixingnoun

    restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place

  3. neutering, fixing, alteringnoun

    the sterilization of an animal

    "they took him to the vet for neutering"

  4. fixation, fixingnoun

    (histology) the preservation and hardening of a tissue sample to retain as nearly as possible the same relations they had in the living body

Wiktionary

  1. fixingnoun

    The act of subverting a vote.

  2. fixingverb

    going (to)

    It's fixing to rain.

ChatGPT

  1. fixing

    Fixing refers to the action of making something stable, functional, or free of faults by applying repairs, adjustments, or corrections. It can also indicate setting or establishing something in a particular place, position, or manner. In finance, it refers to setting a standard or value for a commodity or currency.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Fixing

    of Fix

  2. Fixingnoun

    the act or process of making fixed

  3. Fixingnoun

    that which is fixed; a fixture

  4. Fixingnoun

    arrangements; embellishments; trimmings; accompaniments

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of fixing in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of fixing in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of fixing in a Sentence

  1. The Trump campaign:

    Congressman Jim Renacci has been a great champion of President Trump’s tax cuts that are spurring record economic growth across Ohio and America, he is the type of leader that President Trump needs to expand the GOP margin in the Senate and to support the President’s agenda for more growth in our economy, securing our border and fixing illegal immigration, and other policies to Make America Great Again.

  2. Bret Baier:

    If something needs fixing, then lace up your shoes and do some organizing. If you’re disappointed by your elected officials, grab a clipboard, get some signatures, and run for office yourself, show up. Dive in. Stay at it. Sometimes you’ll win. Sometimes you’ll lose.

  3. Alabama Senate:

    It's truly unfortunate because a lot of Americans listen to what they listen to every day, and they're only hearing what that particular source of information wants them to hear. And it really, really swings the overall mentality of the voters and I think further divides us as a nation, if we could fix that problem, I think we would be fixing a lot of the division that we experience today in the country because people are being spoon-fed information that pushes them even further in the direction that they tend to lean already.

  4. Jessica Cisneros:

    I'm so proud to receive this endorsement from Senator Warren, who has dedicated Senator Warren career to fixing our corrupt political system and fighting for working families like mine, our district deserves to be represented by a true Democrat who will work in Washington to improve the lives of Senator Warren constituents, not corporate donors. Senator Warren's support demonstrates that we're building the momentum we need to bring real change to South Texas.

  5. Catherine Frazier:

    It's completely dishonest to suggest that Sen. Cruz is not a staunch proponent of securing the border, and he believes that needs to be the first priority in fixing our immigration system.

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