noun
uttering
Uttering (noun) means something spoken; an act of speaking. Example: “His only utterings that morning were a few grunted replies.”
noun
1
Something spoken; an act of speaking.
"His only utterings that morning were a few grunted replies."
2
In law, the crime of knowingly passing off a forged document as genuine.
"The girl using a fake ID to enter a bar was guilty of uttering."
"He was charged with uttering after trying to cash a fake cheque."
How to use uttering
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSpeaking, or (in law) the crime of using a forged document as if it were real.
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Rhymes for uttering
peering
tapering
lowering
covering
offering
entering
altering
cheering
steering
ordering
towering
wavering
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Frequently asked questions
What does “uttering” mean?
The word “uttering” means something spoken; an act of speaking. In plain terms, speaking, or (in law) the crime of using a forged document as if it were real.
How do you use “uttering” in a sentence?
Here is “uttering” used in a sentence: “His only utterings that morning were a few grunted replies.”
What part of speech is “uttering”?
“Uttering” is a noun.
How many meanings does “uttering” have?
“Uttering” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: something spoken; an act of speaking.
