noun
peering
Peering (noun) means the act of looking closely or intently, especially at something hard to see. Example: “After several minutes of peering at the map, they finally found the trailhead.”
noun
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The act of looking closely or intently, especially at something hard to see.
"After several minutes of peering at the map, they finally found the trailhead."
How to use peering
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe -ing form of "peer" (to look closely); also used in networking for two networks exchanging traffic directly.
When to use it
In tech contexts, "peering" refers to internet networks connecting to exchange traffic directly — a specialized, technical use.
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Word forms
- Plural
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Rhymes for peering
tapering
lowering
covering
offering
entering
altering
cheering
steering
uttering
ordering
towering
wavering
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Frequently asked questions
What does “peering” mean?
The word “peering” means the act of looking closely or intently, especially at something hard to see. In plain terms, the -ing form of "peer" (to look closely); also used in networking for two networks exchanging traffic directly.
How do you use “peering” in a sentence?
Here is “peering” used in a sentence: “After several minutes of peering at the map, they finally found the trailhead.”
What part of speech is “peering”?
“Peering” is a noun.
What is the meaning of peering?
"peering" (noun) means the act of looking closely or intently, especially at something hard to see.
