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Meaning of "smooth-running" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF SMOOTH-RUNNING

smooth-running  [ˌsmuːðˈrʌnɪŋ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SMOOTH-RUNNING

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Smooth-Running is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES SMOOTH-RUNNING MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of smooth-running in the English dictionary

The definition of smooth-running in the dictionary is operating in a flowing and effective manner, without difficulties or obstructions.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SMOOTH-RUNNING


baserunning
ˈbeɪsˌrʌnɪŋ
cunning
ˈkʌnɪŋ
drug-running
ˈdrʌɡˌrʌnɪŋ
frontrunning
ˈfrʌntˌrʌnɪŋ
funning
ˈfʌnɪŋ
gunning
ˈɡʌnɪŋ
gunrunning
ˈɡʌnˌrʌnɪŋ
long-running
ˌlɒŋˈrʌnɪŋ
punning
ˈpʌnɪŋ
rum-running
ˈrʌmˌrʌnɪŋ
running
ˈrʌnɪŋ
shunning
ˈʃʌnɪŋ
stunning
ˈstʌnɪŋ
underrunning
ˈʌndəˌrʌnɪŋ
wonning
ˈwʌnɪŋ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SMOOTH-RUNNING

smooth
smooth breathing
smooth hound
smooth muscle
smooth over
smooth snake
smooth-faced
smooth-shaven
smooth-spoken
smooth-talk
smooth-talker
smooth-talking
smooth-tongued
smoothable
smoothbore
smoothbored
smoothen
smoother
smoothie
smoothies

WORDS THAT END LIKE SMOOTH-RUNNING

award-winning
banning
canning
caravanning
cleaning
dinning
family planning
fanning
free-running
inning
Manning
pinning
planning
scanning
spanning
spinning
tanning
thinning
tunning
up and running
winning

Synonyms and antonyms of smooth-running in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «smooth-running» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SMOOTH-RUNNING

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

Translator English - Chinese

运行平稳
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

suave en su funcionamiento
570 millions of speakers

English

smooth-running
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

चिकनी चल रहा है
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

سلاسة سير
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

плавностью хода
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

bom funcionamento
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

মসৃণ চলমান
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

bon déroulement
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Lancar
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

leichtgängig
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

スムーズなランニング
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

부드러운 실행
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Lancar
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

trơn chạy
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மென்மையாக இயங்குகிறது
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

गुळगुळीत
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

düzgün çalışan
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

scorrevolezza
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

lekka praca
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

плавністю ходу
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

buna - funcționare
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ομαλή λειτουργία
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

glad verloop
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

mjuk gång
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

smidig
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of smooth-running

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SMOOTH-RUNNING»

The term «smooth-running» is regularly used and occupies the 61.218 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SMOOTH-RUNNING» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about smooth-running

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QUOTES WITH «SMOOTH-RUNNING»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word smooth-running.
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Toby Young
'Top Chef' is a very smooth-running machine. All the people working there are incredibly professional and absolutely at the top of their game.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SMOOTH-RUNNING»

Discover the use of smooth-running in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to smooth-running and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
California Dreaming
California Dreaming is part personal journey, part American adventure. It charts Donegan's career as
Lawrence Donegan, 2010
2
A Guide to Teaching Practice
A focused observation of one or more aspects of a lesson enables the student teacher to find out how the smooth running of the lesson and working with the class is managed. This requires the student teacher to attend to the rules and routines ...
Louis Cohen, Lawrence Manion, Keith Morrison, 2004
3
Mental Training for Runners: How to Stay Motivated
Monitoring running form and making adjustments activates the executive frontal lobe of the brain. The drills in the next chapter allow the conscious brain to retrain the reflex brain to activate efficient and smooth patterns. Smooth running means ...
Jeff Galloway, 2011
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Schools and Society: A Sociological Approach to Education
The degree of interdependence among parts in the system relates to the degree of integration among these parts; all parts complement each other, and the assumption is that a smooth-running, stable system is well integrated. Shared values ...
Jeanne H. Ballantine, Joan Z. Spade, 2008
5
Triathlon Revolution: Training, Technique, and Inspiration
... (or expected) aches, pains, or cramps will show up due to biomechanical inefficiencies. If you can maintain fluid and smooth running form, you can focus your energy on running faster rather than expending that energy trying to overcome ...
Terri Schneider, M.A., 2012
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Cruising World
importance of a smooth-running traveler. If you're a cruising sailoryou might . ' think that a smooth-running traveler is just for racers or that everyone kicks their ~ traveler from side to side when they tack. sriitlr *“ Well, smooth-running travelers ...
7
Science and Virtue: An Essay on the Impact of the Scientific ...
The inference from A to B's being logically true and the inference from C to D's having such-and-such inductive support are both considered valid, by popular consent as it were, because they both allow and uphold the smooth running of ...
Professor Louis Caruana, 2012
8
The Barefoot Running Book Second Edition: A Practical Guide ...
Smooth asphalt roads, concrete sidewalks, smooth running tracks, or gymnasium floors are good options. Any choice should be free of debris. A smooth, hard surface will serve two purposes: First, the hardness will give better feedback than  ...
Jason Robillard, 2010
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Born to Run: The Hidden Tribe, the Ultra-runners, and the ...
A small group of the world's top ultra-runners (and the awe-inspiring author) make the treacherous journey into the canyons to try to learn the tribe's secrets and then take them on over a course 50 miles long.With incredible energy and ...
Christopher McDougall, 2010
10
Effective Public Relations and Media Strategy
The maintenance of good relations with suppliers and services will help in smooth running of the organisation. Distributors We have a very broad groups of distributors who Principles of Public Relations • 71 Financial Publics Suppliers.
C.V. NARASIMHA REDDI, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SMOOTH-RUNNING»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term smooth-running is used in the context of the following news items.
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Part Two: Logistics And A Tight Supply Chain: The Secret To A …
Part Two: Logistics And A Tight Supply Chain: The Secret To A Smooth-Running Manufacturing Line. Mon, 07/13/2015 - 1:30pm. Chris Swearingen. Get today's ... «Manufacturing.net, Jul 15»
2
Register early for smooth-running parade on Friday evening
Grain markets ... Daily Log ... Dace D. DaVault, d. July 20, 2015 ... Grain markets ... Daily Log ... Register early for smooth-running parade on Friday evening ... «Pratt Tribune, May 15»
3
Smooth-running Maryland health exchange website goes public …
Smooth-running Maryland health exchange website goes public earlier than planned. Nov 18, 2014, 1:28pm EST Updated Nov 18, 2014, 1:38pm EST. «Baltimore Business Journal, Nov 14»
4
U.S. Attorney, Attorney General aim for 'a fair and smooth-running
The Attorney General's office has assigned 170 Deputy Attorneys General (DAsG) throughout the Garden State to help ensure “a fair and smooth-running ... «Hudson County View, Nov 14»
5
Check list the key to smooth-running club presentation night
AS the winter sports seasons are finishing, clubs are planning for their club awards or presentation evenings. It is an important to celebrate the year and reflect ... «The Queensland Times, Sep 14»
6
Big performances and smooth-running show highlight Palos Verdes …
St. Mary's Academy runner Keshawna Myles wins her 4x100 relay heat in the Palos Verdes Invitational track and field meet in Palos Verdes Estates, CA on ... «Daily Breeze, Apr 14»
7
High school notebook: McCracken consolidates into smooth-running
McCracken County High School's nickname is Mustangs, but Musketeers might be a better fit because of the basketball team's all-for-one, one-for-all spirit that ... «Lexington Herald Leader, Mar 14»
8
Packers' smooth-running offense leaves Washington helpless
Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson scores a touchdown despite the effort of Redskins cornerback DeAngelo Hall during the second quarter Sunday. «Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Sep 13»
9
How providers impede their chances for smooth-running EHR systems
The move from paper-based records to Electronic Health Records (EHR) marches relentlessly on and is becoming an increasingly widespread requirement. «EHRIntelligence.com, May 12»
10
Thousands enjoy smooth-running Rockapalooza, although it wasn't …
WEB-anm_rockapalooza11.JPG Citizen Patriot | Ashley MillerA crowd sings with the band Ventana Saturday afternoon during Rockapalooza at the Jackson ... «The Jackson Citizen Patriot - MLive.com, Jun 11»

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« EDUCALINGO. Smooth-Running [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/smooth-running>. May 2024 ».
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