beating

American  

[bee-ting] / ˈbi tɪŋ /

noun

1. the act of a person or thing that beats, as to punish, clean, mix, etc..

   Give the rug a good beating.

2. a defeat or reverse; loss; setback

   Several stocks took a beating in the market today.

3. pulsation; throbbing.

   the beating of her heart.

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beating British  

/ ˈbiːtɪŋ /

noun

1. a whipping or thrashing, as in punishment

2. a defeat or setback

3. to be difficult to improve upon

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Etymology

Origin of beating

First recorded in 1200–50; from Middle English betynge; beat, -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Contesting his first event on the men's tour since the US Open six months ago, Draper marked his comeback from injury by beating Quentin Halys in straight sets on Monday.

From BBC

Despite consistently beating estimates with its financial results last year, Salesforce shares have lost 38% of their value in the past 12 months.

From The Wall Street Journal

South East reached the Open Division final after beating Marquez in the semifinals.

From Los Angeles Times

Tan expects shares to rise on this potentially higher dividend payout ratio and the bank’s 4Q result beating expectations.

From The Wall Street Journal

England have won all 32 previous meetings with Italy, but the Azzurri have enjoyed an impressive campaign so far, beating Scotland in the opening round and pushing Ireland and France hard in defeat.

From BBC

Related Words

• defeat
• drubbing
• slaughter
• whipping