starting
Translation
beginning, start, commencement
Examples
The starting of the engine took a long time.
The starting of the engine took a long time.
What is the starting point for this project?
What is the starting point for this project?
Grammar Patterns
the starting of ((sth.)) the beginning of (sth.) The starting of the project was delayed.
a starting ((noun)) an initial (noun) What is your starting salary?
Similar Words
Synonyms: beginning, commencement; Antonyms: ending, finish
Etymology
From the verb 'start' plus the '-ing' suffix to form a noun. 'Start' comes from Old English 'styrtan' (to leap up).
Memory Tips
Think of the 'starting' line of a race. It's the very beginning of the event.