Settling Definition & Meaning

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Synonyms settling American [set-ling, -l-ing] / ˈsɛt lɪŋ, -l ɪŋ /

noun

1. the act of a person or thing that settles. settle.

2. Usually settlings. sediment.

Etymology

Origin of settling

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; settle 1, -ing 1

Example Sentences

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These signals appear as very low frequency transients i.e. impulse like transition or settling signals recorded in horizontal ground motion, including both acceleration and tilt.

From Science Daily

With the dust from the mid-2010s podcast boom finally settling, it was only a matter of time until the medium that has become an integral part of our daily lives got the star treatment.

From Salon

They would receive housing as the first part of a more comprehensive care plan, with the program settling over 170,000 veterans since 2012.

From Salon

After Hegseth gave us his version of news headlines, he performed a brief off-key song and dance before skating out of the room having accomplished little and settling nothing.

From Salon

I look at myself now and think 'why was I even settling for that?'

From BBC

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