ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Panning

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈpænɪŋ/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Panning is a noun meaning The act of one who pans, as for gold.

Meaning

The act of one who pans, as for gold.

More Meanings

  1. Material that has been panned.
  2. (audio) The act by which a sound is panned.
  3. (informal) Thorough criticism.
  4. present participle and gerund of pan

Example Sentences

The new console supports pannings and fades.
The director's films had received pannings from critics.
A trace of metazeunerite was identified in pannings from the dump of the upper of the two adits.

Word Forms

Synonyms for panning

Depending on context, synonyms include castigation, chastisement, vituperation, admonishment, brickbatting, censure.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include planning, picker, pance, steelpannist, firepan, oilpan.

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