fixing

/ˈfɪksɪŋ/
noun
  1. The act of repairing or making something work correctly.
    • The plumber specializes in the fixing of leaky pipes.
    • The fixing of the old clock took several hours.
    • He is skilled at the fixing of bicycles.
  2. The process of arranging or setting something in place.
    • The fixing of the meeting date required everyone's agreement.
    • She oversaw the fixing of the new sign above the door.
    • The fixing of the shelves to the wall was done carefully.
  3. An instance of influencing the outcome of something in a dishonest way.
    • The investigation revealed a fixing of the election results.
    • Sports fixing is a serious crime.
    • The referee was accused of fixing the game.
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verb
  1. Present participle of fix; repairing or making something right.
    • They are fixing the road after the storm.
    • I am fixing the broken chair right now.
    • She is fixing her hair in the mirror.
  2. Present participle of fix; preparing or making something ready.
    • He is fixing dinner for the family.
    • They are fixing the equipment for the experiment.
    • She is fixing a cup of tea for her guest.
  3. Present participle of fix; setting or deciding something firmly.
    • She is fixing the price of the artwork.
    • He is fixing his attention on the problem.
    • The committee is fixing the date for the next meeting.
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