noun
starting
STAH-tihng
noun
1
The act or process of beginning something.
"The starting of the engine took three tries in the cold."
How to Use Starting
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe act of starting — used mainly in fixed phrases like "starting point" or "starting line."
Common pairings
starting point
starting line
starting salary
Word Forms
startings plural
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The _____ of the engine took three tries in the cold.