pivoting

American

[piv-uh-ting] / ˈpɪv ə tɪŋ /

noun

Dentistry.

(formerly) the attaching of an artificial crown to the root of a tooth with a metal dowel.

Etymology

Origin of pivoting

1850–55; pivot (v.) + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

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Tesla, the most popular EV in the country, is pivoting toward AI and autonomous driving tech as its EV sales lose steam.

From Los Angeles Times

Instead, they are pivoting in real time, with little more than rapidly evolving news coverage, student input and their own judgment to guide them.

From Los Angeles Times

Some are pivoting to blue-collar work or starting their own businesses.

From The Wall Street Journal

Some are pivoting to blue-collar work or starting their own businesses that may insulate them from the impacts of AI.

From The Wall Street Journal

The business started by producing cooling technology for gaming computers before pivoting toward supporting artificial intelligence infrastructure.

From The Wall Street Journal

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