Letting
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈlɛtɪŋ/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Letting is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of let.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of let.
More Meanings
- (UK) Synonym of tenancy.
- (US, dated) The award of a public contract
Example Sentences
House lettings are holding up despite fears that the buy-to-let boom could be running out of steam, according to specialist lender Paragon Mortgages.
Another letting is announced to occur, probably on the 23rd of February, and at both of these lettings, contracts aggregating more than two million dollars are to be awarded.
Word Forms
- lettings
Synonyms for letting
Depending on context, synonyms include tenancy, rental, lease.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include rental, lease, renting, having, awarding, allow.
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