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• present participle of take.

taking

American  

[tay-king] / ˈteɪ kɪŋ /

noun

1. the act of a person or thing that takes.

2. the state of being taken.

3. something that is taken.

4. an action by the federal government, as a regulatory ruling, that imposes a restriction on the use of private property for which the owner must be compensated.

5. takings, receipts, especially of money earned or gained.

6. Archaic. a state of agitation or distress.

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adjective

1. captivating, winning, or pleasing.

2. Archaic. infectious or contagious.

taking British  

/ ˈteɪkɪŋ /

adjective

1. charming, fascinating, or intriguing

2. informal infectious; catching

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noun

1. something taken

2. (plural) receipts; earnings

Other Word Forms

• takingness
  noun
• untaking
  adjective
• takingly
  adverb

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Etymology

Origin of taking

First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English takyng (gerund); see take, -ing ¹, -ing ²

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Example Sentences

See Examples For:

taking

Apple raised prices on many of its offerings earlier this year, and is taking steps to offset the rising prices by relying on previously purchased inventory and cutting costs on non-memory components.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 3, 2026

Comedians John Early and Kate Berlant, respectively dressed as a package of salami and an extra-long pharmacy receipt, judged the costume contest — with Carrie taking home first place.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 3, 2026

He was also captured fleeing the scene by a woman who was taking selfies on the beach with her partner.

From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026

They represent the solemn occasion when the essential idea of democracy gets practical expression: the demos, the people, taking literal charge of the kratos, the government.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026

Roland walks up and down the narrow beach taking pictures of all the teams, handing out trophies along the way.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

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