doing

American  

[doo-ing] / ˈdu ɪŋ /

noun

1. action; performance; execution.

   Your misfortune is not of my doing.

2. doings, deeds; proceedings; happenings; events.

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doing British  

/ ˈduːɪŋ /

noun

1. an action or the performance of an action

   whose doing is this?

2. informal a beating or castigation

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Etymology

Origin of doing

First recorded in 1275–1325; Middle English; do ¹ + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

While the United States is among a smaller group of countries that recognize jus soli, it is not alone in doing so.

From Salon • May 24, 2026

“We are doing our best to achieve peace and protect people—everything,” Zelensky said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

I suspect that almost all of these people are being fantastical, or doing what is sometimes called “lying.”

From Slate • May 24, 2026

Ahead of the latter, he told the crowd it was about "doing anything, moving anywhere for love" and he'd "love" for people to singalong to it.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

She’s the head of the student council, and a star volleyball player, and always doing something charitable.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

Related Words

• accomplishment
• act
• action
• deed
• performance
• thing