conveying
Americannoun
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the act or process of carrying or bringing something from one location to another.
Industrial narrow-gauge railways were used in mining, logging, and the conveying of agricultural products, among other things.
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the act or process of communicating or relaying information, emotions, etc..
Many people believe that journalists must be totally neutral, that news is the conveying of fact and nothing more.
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Law. the act of transferring the title to property.
I help my clients grasp the complex legal process involved in the conveying of a property from seller to buyer.
adjective
Etymology
Origin of conveying
First recorded in 1480–90; convey ( def. ) + -ing 1 ( def. ) for the noun senses; convey ( def. ) + -ing 2 ( def. ) for the adjective sense
Example Sentences
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Out on the street, the shops circle around us, further conveying the cramped nature of the neighborhood.
From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026
"Through dynamic scenes and varied views of youth-led actions, the project captures the scale of young people taking to the streets, conveying both energy and urgency," said the jury.
From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026
While Davies speaks some French, he found it difficult conveying just how much pain he was in, and he spent eight days in hospital undergoing tests.
From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026
The sheet reveals a remarkably free handling of black chalk, with the paper itself used to indicate highlights, and soft parallel black strokes conveying the face’s structure and character.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026
They used harmony as an additional layer of subtlety and effect, even by using discords to intensify the meaning of texts conveying suffering, loss or anguish.
From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall
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