noun
Uncommon
permitting
Permitting (noun) means the process of applying for and obtaining official permits. Example: “The delay was caused by slow permitting from the city council.”
noun
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The process of applying for and obtaining official permits.
"The delay was caused by slow permitting from the city council."
How to use permitting
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe bureaucratic process of getting official permission or a permit for something, such as construction.
Common pairings
permitting process
permitting delays
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Word forms
- Plural
- permittings
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Rhymes for permitting
fitting
sitting
hitting
pitting
knitting
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admitting
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Frequently asked questions
What does “permitting” mean?
The word “permitting” means the process of applying for and obtaining official permits. In plain terms, the bureaucratic process of getting official permission or a permit for something, such as construction.
How do you use “permitting” in a sentence?
Here is “permitting” used in a sentence: “The delay was caused by slow permitting from the city council.”
What part of speech is “permitting”?
“Permitting” is a noun.
Is “permitting” a common word?
“Permitting” is an uncommon word in modern English.
