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loading
[loh-ding]
noun
the act of a person or thing that loads.
that with which something is loaded; loaded; load, burden, or charge.
Electricity.the process of adding reactance to a telephone circuit, radio antenna, etc.
Aeronautics.the ratio of the gross weight of an airplane to engine power power loading, wing span span loading, or wing area wing loading.
Insurance.an addition to the net premium, to cover expenses and allow a margin for contingencies and profit.
loading
/ ˈəʊɪŋ /
noun
a load or burden; weight
the addition of an inductance to electrical equipment, such as a transmission line or aerial, to improve its performance See loading coil
an addition to an insurance premium to cover expenses, provide a safer profit margin, etc
the ratio of the gross weight of an aircraft to its engine power ( power loading ), wing area ( wing loading ), or some other parameter, or of the gross weight of a helicopter to its rotor disc area ( disc loading )
psychol the correlation of a factor, such as a personality trait, with a performance score derived from a psychological test
material, such as china clay or size, added to paper, textiles, or similar materials to produce a smooth surface, increase weight, etc
a payment made in addition to a basic wage or salary to reward special skills, compensate for unfavourable conditions, etc
Word History and Origins
Example Sentences
“On Monday I was getting into the shower and heard him loading up the truck.”
Five miles away in Vernon, Manolo stood Thursday morning on the loading dock of the candle-making business he owns as employees loaded boxes of candles into the back of a black SUV.
He told protesters as long as they stick to the sidewalk and don’t block vehicle access to the loading dock there wouldn’t be any problems.
Personnel were seen loading vans parked near the police officers' base area in Atalaia, and German and Portuguese officers were seen shaking hands and embracing as the search drew to a close.
The new site would have a drive-up loading bay, making it easier for larger items such as prams and cots to be lifted into a car or taxi.
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