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loading

[ loh-ding ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

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.

/ ˈləʊdɪŋ /

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

Origin of loading¹

late Middle English word dating back to 1425–75; load, -ing ¹

The prognosis of each person runs on a spectrum relative to their genetic loading and their environment.

“In wartime, one needs more serious things,” he explained, loading up blenders and juice makers.

Those regulations that apply to aviation shipments are enforced by the FAA, and relate to the standards for packing and loading.

The Malaysian report gives no indication of any problem in loading the consignment—or, if there was, what action was taken.

Airport staff were seen carefully loading Prince George's giant toy wombat onto the plane.

I was busy loading the piece when an exclamation of surprise from one of the men made me look up.

Not having completed the loading of his gun, Tom hastily rode behind a dense bush, and concealed himself as well as he could.

The sportsmen were busy loading when Tom became aware, for one instant, that something was moving in the air.

Pearson was loading his gun as fast as possible, when he heard a loud shout, and cries of “Look out!”

The servants were late in bringing around the ponies, and the process of loading them was a very slow one.

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