noun
squandering
Squandering (noun) means the act of wasting something valuable, such as money or a chance. Example: “The report criticized the squandering of public funds on the failed project.”
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The act of wasting something valuable, such as money or a chance.
"The report criticized the squandering of public funds on the failed project."
How to use squandering
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishWasting something valuable, like money, time, or opportunity.
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Word forms
- Plural
- squanderings
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The report criticized the _____ of public funds on the failed project.
Rhymes for squandering
peering
tapering
lowering
covering
offering
entering
altering
cheering
steering
uttering
ordering
towering
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Frequently asked questions
What does “squandering” mean?
The word “squandering” means the act of wasting something valuable, such as money or a chance. In plain terms, wasting something valuable, like money, time, or opportunity.
How do you use “squandering” in a sentence?
Here is “squandering” used in a sentence: “The report criticized the squandering of public funds on the failed project.”
What part of speech is “squandering”?
“Squandering” is a noun.
What is the meaning of squandering?
"squandering" (noun) means the act of wasting something valuable, such as money or a chance.
