raising

/ˈreɪzɪŋ/
adjective
  1. That lifts or elevates something.
    • We need a raising platform to reach the top shelf.
    • The raising mechanism on the bridge works smoothly.
    • The raising arm of the robot picked up the box.
noun
  1. The act of bringing up or caring for children or young animals.
    • She wrote a book about the challenges of raising teenagers in the digital age.
    • The farmer specializes in the raising of sheep for wool.
    • Good parenting involves the careful raising of children with love and discipline.
  2. The act of lifting or moving something to a higher position.
    • The raising of the flag marks the start of the ceremony.
    • The raising of the roof beams took the construction crew all morning.
    • Heavy machinery was used for the raising of the sunken ship.
  3. The act of increasing the amount, level, or value of something.
    • The raising of taxes caused public debate.
    • Fundraising for the new library involved the raising of over a million dollars.
    • The company announced a raising of salaries for all employees.
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