priming

[ prahy-ming ]

/ ˈpraɪ mɪŋ /

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noun

the powder or other material used to ignite a charge.

the act of a person or thing that primes.

material used as a primer, or a first coat or layer of paint, size, etc.

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Origin of priming

First recorded in 1590–1600; prime + -ing¹

OTHER WORDS FROM priming

self-priming, adjective

Words nearby priming

prime time, primeval, prime vertical, primigravida, primine, priming, primipara, primitive, Primitive Baptist, primitive cell, primitive church

How to use priming in a sentence

How much faster someone responds is a measure of their semantic priming.
Dreaming Is Like Taking LSD - Issue 95: Escape|Antonio Zadra & Robert Stickgold|January 14, 2021|Nautilus
The first shot acts as a priming dose for the immune system and is not believed to offer much protection on its own.
‘Absolutely normal’: Covid vaccine side effects are no reason to avoid the shots, doctors say|Allyson Chiu|December 3, 2020|Washington Post
When fathers hold and play with their children, oxytocin and prolactin kick in, priming them for bonding.
How Good Dads Can Change the World|Gary Barker, PhD, Michael Kaufman|January 6, 2015|DAILY BEAST
And, of course, there was the infamous statement that Ben Bernanke would be committing “treason” by priming the economy.
Perry: King of the Know-Nothings|Michael Tomasky|August 19, 2011|DAILY BEAST

A certain amount of Keynesian pump-priming, of the right sort, won't do any harm—but it probably won-t do much good either.
Democrats Are About to Spend, Spend, Spend - But It Won't Help Much|Andrew Neil|October 20, 2008|DAILY BEAST
A certain amount of Keynesian pump-priming, of the right sort, won't do any harm - but it probably won't do much good either.
Democrats Are About to Spend, Spend, Spend - But It Won't Help Much|Andrew Neil|October 20, 2008|DAILY BEAST
The gun was self-priming and self-cocking; the powder charge was enclosed in a copper case.
Life of Richard Trevithick, Volume II (of 2)|Francis Trevithick
I looked to the priming of my pistols, and embarked very tranquilly on the evening of the 12th of July.
A Woman's Journey Round the World|Ida Pfeiffer
There was no water in the cabin, and the sweat from our hands would spoil a priming unless care was taken.
A Virginia Scout|Hugh Pendexter
Hastily priming the tube, I whipped on a cap, then beckoned to old Trull.
Left on Labrador|Charles Asbury Stephens
Cook wished to fire his musket, but the priming would not go off.
Celebrated Travels and Travellers|Jules Verne

British Dictionary definitions for priming

priming

/ (ˈpraɪmɪŋ) /

noun

something used to prime

a substance, used to ignite an explosive charge

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priming

Origin of priming

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British Dictionary definitions for priming