banding

[ban-ding]

noun

Furniture.

1. decorative inlay, as for bordering or paneling a piece, composed of strips of wood contrasting in grain or color with the principal wood of the surface.

banding

/ ˈbændɪŋ /

noun

1. the practice of grouping schoolchildren according to ability to ensure a balanced intake at different levels of ability to secondary school

Word History and Origins

Origin of banding¹

First recorded in 1730–40; band ² + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

The new guidance means that for the first time, the members of the tribunal will have to consider what are described as "sanctions bandings".

From BBC

What we’re banding together to do right now is a very localized and locally controlled recovery plan.

From Los Angeles Times

In Worcestershire, Reform UK's minority administration may need to do deals to pass key decisions and avoid other parties banding together to veto their plans.

From BBC

All levels of Hollywood workers are now banding together to push for legislation that would change the state’s tax incentive program.

From Los Angeles Times

Healthcare advocacy groups are banding together to campaign against Medicaid cuts in Washington, arguing that seniors and disabled people stand to lose the most if Medi-Cal, the state version of Medicaid, is gutted.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• band 
• bar 
• belt 
• bit 
• fillet 
• layer 
• ribbon 
• rod 
• section 
• segment 
• slab 
• stripe 
• tape