noun Uncommon

permitting

Permitting (noun) means the process of applying for and obtaining official permits. Example: “The delay was caused by slow permitting from the city council.”

noun

The process of applying for and obtaining official permits.

"The delay was caused by slow permitting from the city council."

How to Use Permitting

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe bureaucratic process of getting official permission or a permit for something, such as construction.

Common pairings

permitting process permitting delays

Word Forms

permittings plural

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Rhymes for permitting

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “permitting” mean?

The word “permitting” means the process of applying for and obtaining official permits. In plain terms, the bureaucratic process of getting official permission or a permit for something, such as construction.

How do you use “permitting” in a sentence?

Here is “permitting” used in a sentence: “The delay was caused by slow permitting from the city council.”

What part of speech is “permitting”?

“Permitting” is a noun.

Is “permitting” a common word?

“Permitting” is an uncommon word in modern English.