loading

noun

load·​ing ˈlō-diŋ How to pronounce loading (audio)
Synonyms of loadingnext
1
: a cargo, weight, or stress placed on something
2
3
: material used to load something : filler

Examples of loading in a Sentence

the accident was caused by an 18-wheeler with a loading in excess of the legal limit
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It is also alleged that the school's parking lot practices violate state regulations and guidelines, which specifically detail student safety in relation to parent drop off, parking, and bus loading areas. Julie Sharp, CBS News, 31 Dec. 2025 The shipments booked so far are mostly for loading between December and March, the people said. Hallie Gu, Fortune, 31 Dec. 2025 Many people hurt their backs simply by lifting groceries or loading laundry, but deadlifts are a great way to teach your body how to lift things safely. Jakob Roze, Health, 31 Dec. 2025 According to a notice released by the ministry, the country aims to improve loading and unloading at facilities and better support inland transportation networks while expanding its port presence. Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 29 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for loading

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1523, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of loading was circa 1523

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“Loading.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/loading. Accessed 2 Jan. 2026.

Medical Definition

loading

noun
load·​ing
1
a
: the amount or degree to which something is or can be loaded
b
: administration of a factor or substance to the body or a bodily system in sufficient quantity to test capacity to deal with it
2
: the relative contribution of each component factor in a psychological test or in an experimental, clinical, or social situation

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