peering

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[ peer-ing ]
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adjective
  1. looking narrowly or searchingly, as in the effort to discern clearly: We'll build it underground, far from the peering eyes of passersby.She risked a peering glance out into the dark corridor.

noun
  1. the act of looking narrowly or searchingly, as in the effort to discern clearly: For my annual peering into the future, here are a few remarks about the changing economy.

Origin of peering

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First recorded in 1560–70; peer1 + -ing2 for the adjective; peer1 + -ing1 for the noun

Other words from peering

  • peer·ing·ly, adverb

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Other definitions for peering (2 of 2)

peering2
[ peer-ing ]

nounComputers.
  1. an arrangement under which two or more networks are connected so as to route traffic independently in a direct exchange of data: The peering of these two large internet providers will bring faster broadband speeds to the island’s east-coast communities.

Origin of peering

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First recorded in 1985–90; peer2 + -ing1

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