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noun

queuing

KYOO-ihng

Queuing (noun) means the act of standing in line, or of adding something to a waiting list. Example: “Queuing for hours at the visa office wore everyone down.”

noun
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The act of standing in line, or of adding something to a waiting list.
"Queuing for hours at the visa office wore everyone down."

How to Use Queuing

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In plain EnglishThe activity of waiting your turn in a line (also spelled "queueing").

Word Forms

queuings plural

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What does “queuing” mean?

The word “queuing” means the act of standing in line, or of adding something to a waiting list. In plain terms, the activity of waiting your turn in a line (also spelled "queueing").

How do you pronounce “queuing”?

“Queuing” is pronounced KYOO-ihng (/ˈkjuːɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “queuing” in a sentence?

Here is “queuing” used in a sentence: “Queuing for hours at the visa office wore everyone down.”

What part of speech is “queuing”?

“Queuing” is a noun.

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