loading

[loh-ding]

noun

1. the act of a person or thing that loads.

2. that with which something is loaded; loaded; load, burden, or charge.

3. Electricity.,  the process of adding reactance to a telephone circuit, radio antenna, etc.

4. Aeronautics.,  the ratio of the gross weight of an airplane to engine power power loading, wing span span loading, or wing area wing loading.

5. Insurance.,  an addition to the net premium, to cover expenses and allow a margin for contingencies and profit.

loading

/ ˈləʊdɪŋ /

noun

1. a load or burden; weight

2. the addition of an inductance to electrical equipment, such as a transmission line or aerial, to improve its performance See loading coil

3. an addition to an insurance premium to cover expenses, provide a safer profit margin, etc

4. the ratio of the gross weight of an aircraft to its engine power ( power loading ), wing area ( wing loading ), or some other parameter, or of the gross weight of a helicopter to its rotor disc area ( disc loading )

5. psychol the correlation of a factor, such as a personality trait, with a performance score derived from a psychological test

6. material, such as china clay or size, added to paper, textiles, or similar materials to produce a smooth surface, increase weight, etc

7. a payment made in addition to a basic wage or salary to reward special skills, compensate for unfavourable conditions, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of loading¹

late Middle English word dating back to 1425–75; load, -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Oil companies could potentially avoid touching the state’s jurisdiction altogether by loading crude onto tankers and shipping it elsewhere.

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As I watch the loading page and prepare my ego for more losses, I try to push any thoughts of Grandma and Ghana out of my mind.

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The admiral hoisted the bag in his hand for a moment before loading it inside.

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"The fabric of the building was also damaged, not only the loading bay but also the security systems and even the disabled toilet," she added.

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—Oil prices fell in early trading following reports that loadings at a key Russian export terminal have resumed after a Ukrainian attack.

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