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licensing
Licensing (noun) means the process of granting official permission or authorization to do something. Example: “Licensing for street musicians is handled by the local council.”
noun
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The process of granting official permission or authorization to do something.
"Licensing for street musicians is handled by the local council."
"Strict licensing rules control who is allowed to sell alcohol in the area."
"The company handles licensing for all its branded merchandise."
How to use licensing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe process of granting licences or permission to use something.
Common pairings
licensing agreement
licensing fee
a licensing deal
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- Plural
- licensings
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What does “licensing” mean?
The word “licensing” means the process of granting official permission or authorization to do something. In plain terms, the process of granting licences or permission to use something.
How do you use “licensing” in a sentence?
Here is “licensing” used in a sentence: “The company handles licensing for all its branded merchandise.”
What part of speech is “licensing”?
“Licensing” is a noun.
Is “licensing” a common word?
“Licensing” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between "licensing" and a "licence" or "license"?
"Licensing" is the process or activity of granting official permission, while a "licence" (British spelling) or "license" (American spelling) is the actual permit that results. Licensing is the system; a licence is the document it produces.
What is the difference between "licensing" and "licencing"?
In standard English the correct spelling is "licensing" with an "s," in both British and American usage. "Licencing" with a "c" is generally regarded as a misspelling.
What is the difference between "licensing" and "certification"?
"Licensing" grants official, often legally required permission to do something, such as sell alcohol or practise medicine. "Certification" confirms that a person or product meets a standard and is frequently voluntary rather than legally mandatory.
What are common collocations with "licensing"?
"Licensing" often appears in phrases such as "licensing agreement," "licensing fee," "licensing deal," and "software licensing." These typically involve granting rights to use property, a brand, or technology.
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