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siphoning

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Siphoning (noun) means the act of drawing off liquid or resources using a siphon or siphon-like method. Example: “Investigators found evidence of siphoning from the company accounts.”

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The act of drawing off liquid or resources using a siphon or siphon-like method.
"Investigators found evidence of siphoning from the company accounts."

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In plain EnglishThe act of secretly or gradually draining something away, like fuel or money.

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What does “siphoning” mean?
The word “siphoning” means the act of drawing off liquid or resources using a siphon or siphon-like method. In plain terms, the act of secretly or gradually draining something away, like fuel or money.
How do you use “siphoning” in a sentence?
Here is “siphoning” used in a sentence: “Investigators found evidence of siphoning from the company accounts.”
What part of speech is “siphoning”?
“Siphoning” is a noun.
What is the meaning of siphoning?
"siphoning" (noun) means the act of drawing off liquid or resources using a siphon or siphon-like method.