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harvesting

Harvesting (noun) means the act of gathering a ripe crop or, more broadly, collecting any resource. Example: “Harvesting usually starts at dawn to avoid the midday heat.”

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The act of gathering a ripe crop or, more broadly, collecting any resource.
"Harvesting usually starts at dawn to avoid the midday heat."
"Rainwater harvesting is common in areas with unreliable water supply."

How to use harvesting

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In plain EnglishThe process of bringing something in — crops, water, data, or organs.

Common pairings
rainwater harvesting data harvesting crop harvesting

Word forms

harvestings plural

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What does “harvesting” mean?

The word “harvesting” means the act of gathering a ripe crop or, more broadly, collecting any resource. In plain terms, the process of bringing something in — crops, water, data, or organs.

How do you use “harvesting” in a sentence?

Here is “harvesting” used in a sentence: “Harvesting usually starts at dawn to avoid the midday heat.”

What part of speech is “harvesting”?

“Harvesting” is a noun.

Is “harvesting” a common word?

“Harvesting” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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