mergings
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/ˈmɝdʒɪŋz/
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/ˈmɜːdʒɪŋz/
(merging)
come together into one
Etymology
'merge' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'mergere,' where 'merg-' meant 'to dip, sink' or 'immerse.'
'merge' entered English via Old French (e.g. 'merger') and Middle English forms; Latin 'mergere' → Old French 'merger' → Middle English 'mergen'/'merge' → modern English 'merge' and its derivatives like 'merging'.
Initially, it meant 'to dip or sink' in Latin, but over time the sense shifted (via Old French and Middle English) to actions of joining or combining, resulting in the modern meaning 'to come together or combine.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
plural of 'merging': acts, processes, or events in which two or more things are combined or joined into one.
Recent mergings of small tech firms have reshaped the competitive landscape.
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Noun 2
plural of 'merging' used to refer to specific instances or types of combining (for example, different kinds of corporate or data mergings).
The report compared several recent mergings in the industry to identify common causes.
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Verb 1
present participle of 'merge' — performing the action of combining or joining (used in progressive forms or as a verbal adjective). (Note: 'mergings' is the plural noun form of 'merging'.)
Although the text discusses merging processes in detail, the summary highlights multiple mergings across departments.
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Last updated: 2025/12/11 14:12