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LOH-dihng
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Loading (noun) means the process of putting a load onto something, or of a computer/webpage preparing data to display. Example: “Slow loading frustrated visitors, so many of them left the page before it appeared.”

noun
1
The process of putting a load onto something, or of a computer/webpage preparing data to display.
"Slow loading frustrated visitors, so many of them left the page before it appeared."
"Loading of the cargo took most of the morning."
"The app got stuck on the loading screen."
2
Extra pay added to a wage to compensate for difficult conditions, such as shift work or lack of benefits.
"Night workers in the factory get a loading to make up for the awkward hours."
"Her contract included a loading because the job offered no sick pay or holiday leave."
"Casual staff receive a loading on top of the base rate."

How to use loading

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe act of loading something, or (in pay contexts) an extra amount added to compensate for something.

Common pairings
loading screen loading dock casual loading
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Word forms

Plural
loadings
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Etymology

From load + the suffix -ing.

Synonyms

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stacking filling surcharge supplement premium load burden lading consignment payload cargo freight

Antonyms

unloading

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Rhymes for loading

wading fading reading heading trading leading shading pleading treading parading spreading uploading
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Frequently asked questions

What does “loading” mean?
The word “loading” means the process of putting a load onto something, or of a computer/webpage preparing data to display. In plain terms, the act of loading something, or (in pay contexts) an extra amount added to compensate for something.
How do you pronounce “loading”?
“Loading” is pronounced LOH-dihng (/ˈloʊ.dɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “loading” in a sentence?
Here is “loading” used in a sentence: “Loading of the cargo took most of the morning.”
What part of speech is “loading”?
“Loading” is a noun.
Is “loading” a common word?
“Loading” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “loading” have?
“Loading” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the process of putting a load onto something, or of a computer/webpage preparing data to display.
What are the different meanings of loading?
Loading commonly means the process of putting a load onto something, or a computer or webpage preparing data to display. In employment it can also mean extra pay added to a wage to compensate for difficult conditions, such as shift work or a lack of benefits.
What is the difference between loading and unloading?
Loading is the process of putting a load onto something, such as goods onto a truck. Unloading is the reverse process of taking that load off again.

Example sentences

Real-world examples showing loading in context, drawn from published sources. Any opinions expressed are those of the original source and do not reflect the views of FreeDict.com.

A loading bar stuck at 99% is a design decision as much as a technical one — the number reassures long after it stops meaning anything.
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