getting

/ˈɡɛtɪŋ/
noun
  1. The act of obtaining or acquiring something.
    • The getting of the contract took months of negotiation.
    • His constant getting of new gadgets annoyed his parents.
    • The getting of a good education is important.
verb
  1. Present participle of get; receiving, obtaining, or acquiring something.
    • They are getting ready for the party.
    • She is getting better at playing the piano.
    • I am getting a new phone next week.
  2. Becoming or starting to be in a certain state.
    • He is getting tired after the long walk.
    • The weather is getting colder every day.
    • It is getting dark outside.
  3. Understanding or comprehending something.
    • She finally got the idea after I explained it twice.
    • I am not getting the joke, can you explain it?
    • Are you getting what the teacher is saying?
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