noun
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any decorative work done with a tool, esp a design stamped onto a book cover, piece of leatherwork, etc
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the selection, provision, and setting up of tools, esp for a machining operation
Etymology
Origin of tooling
Example Sentences
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In February, global consultancy Accenture reportedly told staff that promotions to top roles would require "regular adoption of AI tooling" and it would be tracking their usage of the AI platform it has developed.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
At a sprawling factory in Louisville, Ky., where Ford used to build gas-powered SUVs, crews are working to set up tooling and the new trio of assembly lines to build the EV.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026
“The company sits at multiple control points across the enterprise estate—cloud infrastructure, productivity software, developer tooling and security — which should allow it to shape enterprise AI adoption rather than respond to it,” Jader wrote.
From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026
He also pointed to “increased noise around hyperscalers” leaning toward customer-owned tooling, which is when the customer has control over the manufacturing process and can choose different suppliers for different parts.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 4, 2026
In short order, I was tooling around the neighborhood with something approaching skill.
From "Schooled" by Gordon Korman
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