gearing
Gearing (noun) means the set of gears in a machine, or the ratio between them. Example: “The bike's gearing makes hill climbs much easier.”
How to use gearing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe system of gears in machinery, or (in finance) how much a company relies on borrowed money.
In British financial English, "gearing" is the standard term; American English usually says "leverage" instead.
Word forms
gearings plural, Gearings plural
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What does “gearing” mean?
The word “gearing” means the set of gears in a machine, or the ratio between them. In plain terms, the system of gears in machinery, or (in finance) how much a company relies on borrowed money.
How do you use “gearing” in a sentence?
Here is “gearing” used in a sentence: “The bike's gearing makes hill climbs much easier.”
What part of speech is “gearing”?
“Gearing” is a noun.
Is “gearing” a common word?
“Gearing” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “gearing” have?
“Gearing” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the set of gears in a machine, or the ratio between them.