Loading

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Pronunciation Definitions Examples Grammatical Forms Origin and Evolution

Pronunciation: /ˈloʊdɪŋ/

Definitions of loading

noun the action of putting goods onto a vehicle for transportation

Example Sentences

A1 The loading of the webpage took a long time.

A2 I waited patiently for the loading of the video to finish.

B1 The loading of the software was interrupted by a power outage.

B2 The loading bar indicated that the file transfer was almost complete.

C1 The loading process was optimized to reduce waiting time for users.

C2 The loading speed of the website was enhanced through server upgrades.

adjective used to describe something that is currently being loaded

Example Sentences

A1 The loading dock is where the trucks unload the packages.

A2 The loading screen on the computer game took forever to finish.

B1 The loading process for the website was slow due to heavy traffic.

B2 The loading time for the video was significantly reduced after the software update.

C1 The loading speed of the new internet connection is impressive.

C2 The loading capacity of the new server is unmatched in the industry.

Examples of loading in a Sentence

formal The loading of the data onto the server is taking longer than expected.

informal This page is still loading, it's taking forever!

slang Ugh, this loading screen is killing me.

figurative Her mind felt like it was constantly loading, struggling to process everything at once.

Grammatical Forms of loading

past tense

loaded

plural

loadings

comparative

more loading

superlative

most loading

present tense

loading

future tense

will load

perfect tense

have loaded

continuous tense

is loading

singular

loading

positive degree

loading

infinitive

to load

gerund

loading

participle

loading

Origin and Evolution of loading

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'loading' originates from the Middle English word 'lading', which is derived from the Old English word 'hladan' meaning 'to load'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'loading' has retained its original meaning of 'to load', but has also taken on additional connotations in the context of technology and digital content, referring to the process of transferring data or content onto a device or platform.