noun Uncommon

stemming

Stemming (noun) means a technique in computing and search engines that reduces words to their base or root form. Example: “Stemming lets a search for "running" also match "runs" and "ran.”

noun

A technique in computing and search engines that reduces words to their base or root form.

"Stemming lets a search for "running" also match "runs" and "ran.""

A climbing technique of bracing the feet against opposite walls or holds to stay balanced.

"He used stemming to rest his arms on the steep corner of the route."

How to Use Stemming

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishChopping words down to their root so a computer can match related forms, or (in climbing) pushing your feet apart against two surfaces for balance.

Word Forms

stemmings plural

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Rhymes for stemming

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “stemming” mean?

The word “stemming” means a technique in computing and search engines that reduces words to their base or root form. In plain terms, chopping words down to their root so a computer can match related forms, or (in climbing) pushing your feet apart against two surfaces for balance.

How do you use “stemming” in a sentence?

Here is “stemming” used in a sentence: “Stemming lets a search for "running" also match "runs" and "ran.".”

What part of speech is “stemming”?

“Stemming” is a noun.

Is “stemming” a common word?

“Stemming” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “stemming” have?

“Stemming” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a technique in computing and search engines that reduces words to their base or root form.