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noun

playing

PLAY-ihng
noun
1
A single performance or showing of something, such as a song or film.
"This is the third playing of that song on the radio today."

How to Use Playing

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In plain EnglishA single instance of something being played, shown, or performed.

Word Forms

playings plural

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Etymology

From play + -ing.

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