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queuing

KYOO-ihng
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Queuing (noun) means the act of standing in line, or of adding something to a waiting list. Example: “Queuing for hours at the visa office wore everyone down.”

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The act of standing in line, or of adding something to a waiting list.
"Queuing for hours at the visa office wore everyone down."

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In plain EnglishThe activity of waiting your turn in a line (also spelled "queueing").

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What does “queuing” mean?
The word “queuing” means the act of standing in line, or of adding something to a waiting list. In plain terms, the activity of waiting your turn in a line (also spelled "queueing").
How do you pronounce “queuing”?
“Queuing” is pronounced KYOO-ihng (/ˈkjuːɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “queuing” in a sentence?
Here is “queuing” used in a sentence: “Queuing for hours at the visa office wore everyone down.”
What part of speech is “queuing”?
“Queuing” is a noun.

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