noun
purging
Purging (noun) means the act of cleansing or removing something unwanted, including forcibly removing people. Example: “The purging of old data freed up server space.”
noun
1
The act of cleansing or removing something unwanted, including forcibly removing people.
"The purging of old data freed up server space."
2
Vomiting or induced defecation, especially as a purification practice.
"The eating disorder involved cycles of bingeing and purging."
How to use purging
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe ongoing action of clearing something out, whether files, people, or (medically) the body.
When to use it
In a medical or eating-disorder context, "purging" refers specifically to self-induced vomiting.
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Word forms
- Plural
- purgings
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Etymology
From purge plus the suffix -ing.
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Rhymes for purging
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What does “purging” mean?
The word “purging” means the act of cleansing or removing something unwanted, including forcibly removing people. In plain terms, the ongoing action of clearing something out, whether files, people, or (medically) the body.
How do you use “purging” in a sentence?
Here is “purging” used in a sentence: “The purging of old data freed up server space.”
What part of speech is “purging”?
“Purging” is a noun.
How many meanings does “purging” have?
“Purging” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act of cleansing or removing something unwanted, including forcibly removing people.
