taking

American  

[tey-king] / ˈteɪ kɪŋ /

noun

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

2. the state of being taken.

3. something that is taken.

4. an action by the federal government, as a regulatory ruling, that imposes a restriction on the use of private property for which the owner must be compensated.

5. takings, receipts, especially of money earned or gained.

6. Archaic. a state of agitation or distress.

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adjective

1. captivating, winning, or pleasing.

2. Archaic. infectious or contagious.

taking British  

/ ˈteɪkɪŋ /

adjective

1. charming, fascinating, or intriguing

2. informal infectious; catching

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noun

1. something taken

2. (plural) receipts; earnings

Other Word Forms

• takingly
  adverb
• takingness
  noun
• untaking
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of taking

First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English takyng (gerund); see take, -ing ¹, -ing ²

Example Sentences

Taking creatine with carbohydrates may improve uptake by increasing insulin related transport.

From Science Daily • May 4, 2026

Taking its cue from the NFL, NBA and Formula 1, Duncanson believes the Premier League will increasingly evolve into a rights holder and broadcast platform.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

Taking into account energy prices, Japan’s negative real interest rates and dollar demand, Tokyo cannot expect a sustained yen recovery, he writes.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

Taking that approach, core PCE inflation, which excludes food and energy, would be running closer to 2.3% than 3%.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

Taking off his own birch bast, Torak squinted at the snow.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver