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Meaning of "gearing" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF GEARING

gearing  [ˈɡɪərɪŋ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF GEARING

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Gearing is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES GEARING MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Leverage (finance)

In finance, leverage is a general term for any technique to multiply gains and losses. Most often it involves buying more of an asset by using borrowed funds, with the belief that the income from the asset will be more than the cost of borrowing. Almost always this involves the risk that borrowing costs will be larger than the income from the asset – causing a reduction in profits.

Definition of gearing in the English dictionary

The first definition of gearing in the dictionary is an assembly of gears designed to transmit motion. Other definition of gearing is the act or technique of providing gears to transmit motion. Gearing is also Also called: capital gearing the ratio of a company's debt capital to its equity capital US word: leverage.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH GEARING


admiring
ədˈmaɪərɪŋ
aspiring
əˈspaɪərɪŋ
bioengineering
ˌbaɪəʊˌɛndʒɪˈnɪərɪŋ
cheering
ˈtʃɪərɪŋ
clearing
ˈklɪərɪŋ
degearing
diːˈɡɪərɪŋ
endearing
ɪnˈdɪərɪŋ
engineering
ˌɛndʒɪˈnɪərɪŋ
firing
ˈfaɪərɪŋ
hearing
ˈhɪərɪŋ
inspiring
ɪnˈspaɪərɪŋ
interfering
ˌɪntəˈfɪərɪŋ
layering
ˈleɪərɪŋ
mountaineering
ˌmaʊntɪˈnɪərɪŋ
pioneering
ˌpaɪəˈnɪərɪŋ
retiring
rɪˈtaɪərɪŋ
shearing
ˈʃɪərɪŋ
steering
ˈstɪərɪŋ
tiring
ˈtaɪərɪŋ
wiring
ˈwaɪərɪŋ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE GEARING

geanticlinal
geanticline
gear
gear change
gear cluster
gear down
gear knob
gear lever
gear ratio
gear stick
gear train
gear up
gearbox
gearcase
gearhead
gearless
gearshift
gearwheel
geason
geat

WORDS THAT END LIKE GEARING

ball bearing
Baring
bearing
bring
caring
child-bearing
child rearing
daring
file sharing
file-sharing
glaring
interest-bearing
overbearing
paring
photo-sharing
roaring
soaring
sparing
staring
tearing
wearing

Synonyms and antonyms of gearing in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «GEARING»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «gearing» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of gearing

Translation of «gearing» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF GEARING

Find out the translation of gearing to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of gearing from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «gearing» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

杠杆比率
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

engranajes
570 millions of speakers

English

gearing
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

कमर कस
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

تستعد
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

передача
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

gearing
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

নিচ্ছে
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

engrenage
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Gearing
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Getriebe
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ギアリング
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

기어
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Gearing
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

sự ăn khớp
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பற்சக்கர
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

गियरिंग
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

dişliler
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

ingranaggi
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

przekładnia
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

передача
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

angrenaj
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

μόχλευσης
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

hefboom
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

utväxling
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

gearing
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of gearing

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «GEARING»

The term «gearing» is very widely used and occupies the 23.217 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «GEARING» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about gearing

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8 QUOTES WITH «GEARING»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word gearing.
1
Jack Adams
You could tell that America was gearing up for war.
2
Joe Bastianich
There are many things I'm looking forward to in 2013, both personally and professionally. Plans for new restaurants in the U.S., including Eataly Chicago, are underway, and I'm gearing up for the 2013 Ironman world championships in Hawaii - if I'm lucky enough to get a spot!
3
Amanda Burton
I'd been gearing up to working in theatre since coming out of drama school, but it was an exciting time for TV drama - it was the birth of Channel 4, and Brookside was very cutting-edge at the time.
4
Bo Gritz
I went to Ft Bragg and learned that Delta was indeed gearing up for the rescue. Still I was concerned the Reagan staff would not be willing to take the risk of sending an official military force into Laos.
5
Sean Quinn
I started off in 1993 with one lorry. I wasn't one of those guys buying a business and gearing it up.
6
Phyllis Schlafly
Big Brother is on the march. A plan to subject all children to mental health screening is underway, and the pharmaceuticals are gearing up for bigger sales of psychotropic drugs.
7
Caroline Shaw
I've been gearing up for this future of writing a lot of new music by digging into my favorite old stuff, and twisting it around and highlighting the things I really love.
8
Kit Williams
As I was working I noticed that the way I designed the differential gearing actually created a spare drive that sat directly below the emperor's feet, or where they would be if he were to sit in the chariot.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «GEARING»

Discover the use of gearing in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to gearing and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Kinematic Geometry of Gearing
Building on the first edition published in 1995 this new edition of Kinematic Geometry of Gearing has been extensively revised and updated with new and original material.
David B. Dooner, 2012
2
Sumner-Gearing-Class Destroyers: Their Design, Weapons, and ...
Their evolution over the course of nearly forty years and three wars is fully covered in this handsomely illustrated book.
Robert F. Sumrall, 1995
3
Burn
Burn: This is the story of Birdman. Fifteen years old, no family, no friends - a loner with nothing to lose. One lazy afternoon, down on the riverbank, the friends he never had narrate the story of his dramatic last day.
Deborah Gearing, 2006
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Gearing Up for Patents: The Indian Scenario
In Dealing With Intellectual Property Rights (Ipr), This Book Focuses On Patents And Handles All Aspects Of Patenting On A Lucid And Comprehensive Manner.
Prabuddha Ganguli, 1998
5
Gearing
Gearing technology in its modern form has a history of only 100 years. However, the earliest form of gearing can probably be traced back to fourth century B.C. Greece.
John J. Coy, Dennis P. Townsend, Erwin V. Zaretsky, 1985
6
General Spatial Involute Gearing
Provides an introduction to skew involute gearing.
Jack Phillips, 2003
7
Kosovo: Gearing Policies Toward Growth and Development
Almost five years into its postconflict transition, this publication examines the progress made to rebuild the institutional infrastructure and promote macroeconomic development and stability in Kosovo, and considers challenges that lie ...
Rakia Moalla-Fetini, 2005
8
Bicycle gearing: a practical guide
A guide for both beginning and advanced riders demonstrates how to use individual body strength, riding style, stamina, and personal shifting preferences for the best possible cycling performance
Dick Marr, 1989
9
Financial Management: Théory and Practice
Importance Following is the importance of capital gearing: 1. Determination of Capital. In the smooth and profitable running of a company capital gearing is of great significance. It is a qualitative aspect of the capital structure of an enterprise .
Eugene F. Brigham, 1985
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Economics: A New Introduction
Gearing is a broad term for the relation between what you own and what you borrow: between a firm's equity capital plus retained earnings and reserves, and its bond or bank debt. A firm which runs on its own resources, without borrowing,  ...
Hugh Stretton, 1999

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «GEARING»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term gearing is used in the context of the following news items.
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Govt., Opposition gearing up for battle in House - The Hindu
Govt., Opposition gearing up for battle in House ... the Modi government and the Opposition are gearing up for what promises to be yet another ... «The Hindu, Jul 15»
2
Presidential candidates gearing up for efforts to be included in …
Virginia's presidential primary isn't until March 1, but voters shouldn't expect to be left alone until then. Some supporters for the 19-plus ... «The Virginian-Pilot, Jul 15»
3
Goa tourism gearing up for Delphic Games - eTurboNews.com
PANAJI, India - Goa tourism is gearing up for the V Youth Delphic Games in January 2016. Hosted by the Goa government, the Union ministry ... «eTurboNews, Jul 15»
4
Gearing towards elections - The Nation
aec. Smaller. Larger. Home » aec » Gearing towards elections. Gearing towards elections. Myanmar Eleven July 13, 2015 1:00 am. A man checks voter lists in ... «The Nation, Jul 15»
5
Hornets, Bulldogs and Lions gearing up for football - Itemonline.com …
Gearing up for football. Caleb Butler deadlifts weights during Huntsville High School's summer strength and conditioning program in the Joe ... «Huntsville Item, Jul 15»
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PC makers gearing up to log into Windows 10 | mydigitalfc.com
PC makers around the world are gearing up for the launch of Windows 10, slated for release by the end of this month. While they have started ... «mydigitalfc.com, Jul 15»
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BYU football: Cougars gearing up for big games at storied venues …
A view of the east stadium from the 50-yard line of the Tom Osborne Field on Thursday, Aug. 22, 2013, during a tour of the University of ... «Deseret News, Jul 15»
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Jessica Odorcic gearing up for 2016 Olympic Marathon Trials
Jessica Odorcic, shown in this July 2013 photo, is gearing up for the 2016 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials in Los Angeles, for which she has ... «News-Herald.com, Jul 15»
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Fashion: Gearing up | Asia Times
“It's SALE time! No other way to put it! Sales are going on left, right and centre and it's a crucial time to build your wardrobe for some people. «Asia Times, Jul 15»
10
Calvin Harris is gearing up to release a new track with Disciples
Whenever Calvin Harris releases a new track, the dance music world usually pounces on it immediately. Whether you love or hate the ... «Mixmag, Jul 15»

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