noun
Common
charging
CHAHD-zhihng
Charging (noun) means the process of restoring energy to a battery or device. Example: “Overnight charging is easy if you keep the phone beside your bed.”
noun
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The process of restoring energy to a battery or device.
"Overnight charging is easy if you keep the phone beside your bed."
"The charging of the laptop slowed down while I was gaming."
"Full charging takes about an hour with this cable."
How to use charging
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe act of refilling a battery with electricity.
Common pairings
fast charging
wireless charging
charging cable
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- Plural
- chargings
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What does “charging” mean?
The word “charging” means the process of restoring energy to a battery or device. In plain terms, the act of refilling a battery with electricity.
How do you pronounce “charging”?
“Charging” is pronounced CHAHD-zhihng (/ˈt͡ʃɑɹd͡ʒɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “charging” in a sentence?
Here is “charging” used in a sentence: “Full charging takes about an hour with this cable.”
What part of speech is “charging”?
“Charging” is a noun.
Is “charging” a common word?
“Charging” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between charging and recharging a battery?
In the battery sense, charging is the general process of putting energy into a battery or device. Recharging specifically means charging again a battery that has already been used and run down, so recharging is a repeat of charging.
What is the difference between charging and discharging a battery?
Charging restores energy to a battery by drawing power into it, usually from a wall outlet or charger. Discharging is the opposite: the battery releases its stored energy as the device is used, gradually running the charge down.
