loading

American  

[loh-ding] / ˈloʊ dɪŋ /

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.

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loading British  

/ 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

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Etymology

Origin of loading

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

Example Sentences

More than 30 tankers are currently waiting offshore Yanbu—an all-time high—with loading delays stretching to around five days this week, Kpler analysts said.

From The Wall Street Journal

If the U.S. were to seize loading terminals, pipelines and storage tanks at Kharg, that would represent a significant escalation of the conflict — and send more jolts through the global energy markets.

From MarketWatch

Shipments will be checked by Woody during loading at Ballycastle and arrival at the island to ensure there are no unwelcome stowaways.

From BBC

Starting at around 9 a.m., the vans pull up outside, the shutters on the loading docks go up and drivers wheel the carts to their truck.

From The Wall Street Journal

Oil giant Saudi Aramco briefly halted crude loadings following the attack.

From Barron's

Related Words

• packing
• storing