verb
Uncommon
influencing
Influencing (verb) means affecting or shaping the way someone thinks, acts, or develops (the -ing form of influence). Example: “The report looked at factors influencing voter turnout.”
verb
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Affecting or shaping the way someone thinks, acts, or develops (the -ing form of influence).
"The report looked at factors influencing voter turnout."
How to use influencing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe ongoing act of shaping or affecting something.
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- Plural
- influencings
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The report looked at factors _____ voter turnout.
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What does “influencing” mean?
The word “influencing” means affecting or shaping the way someone thinks, acts, or develops (the -ing form of influence). In plain terms, the ongoing act of shaping or affecting something.
How do you use “influencing” in a sentence?
Here is “influencing” used in a sentence: “The report looked at factors influencing voter turnout.”
What part of speech is “influencing”?
“Influencing” is a verb.
Is “influencing” a common word?
“Influencing” is an uncommon word in modern English.
