banding

American  

[ban-ding] / ˈbæn dɪŋ /

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.

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banding British  

/ ˈbændɪŋ /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of banding

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

Example Sentences

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banding

The bank’s biggest advocate is Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, a former Bank of England governor and now vocal advocate of “middle powers” banding together for geopolitical heft.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026

Arbitration can keep plaintiffs from banding together into a class action, and in that way attracting a lawyer to take on their case for a large enough contingent fee.

From Slate ● Apr. 27, 2026

It stopped short of striking him off the medical register, saying that his suspension - at the "upper end" of the banding - was the "most proportionate sanction".

From BBC ● Jan. 14, 2026

Impressive world building gives a visceral texture to the environment that reflects the prickly emotions by those used, abused and cast off, who then reclaim their power by banding together.

From Salon ● Dec. 19, 2025

He rubbed at the fringe of gray fuzz banding the top of his head.

From "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker

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