Discarding
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Discarding is a noun meaning The act by which something is discarded; a throwing away.
Meaning
The act by which something is discarded; a throwing away.
More Meanings
- (in the plural) Discarded material.
- present participle and gerund of discard
Example Sentences
the usual discardings of country folk
Word Forms
- discardings
Synonyms for discarding
Depending on context, synonyms include discard.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include dumping, removing, disappearance, dismissal, release, decommissioning.
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