ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Handshaking

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Handshaking is a noun meaning A greeting by clasping hands.

Meaning

A greeting by clasping hands.

More Meanings

  1. present participle and gerund of handshake
  2. (computing) A step in a protocol in which information is exchanged between computing processor devices; often as part of the initiation process for communications.

Example Sentences

A round of handshakings followed the introductions.
I waited for the modems to finish their handshaking so I could start transferring the file.

Word Forms

Synonyms for handshaking

Depending on context, synonyms include shake, handshake.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include shake, appreciation, gratitude, protocol, acknowledgement, salutation.

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