sending
Translation
sending, dispatch, transmission
Examples
The sending of the message was successful.
The sending of the message was successful.
Sending letters is less common now.
Sending letters is less common now.
Grammar Patterns
((the sending)) ((of sth.)) the action of sending something The sending of the parcel was delayed.
((sending)) ((sth.)) the action of sending something as the subject of a sentence Sending gifts to friends is a nice gesture.
Similar Words
Synonyms: dispatching, mailing, posting, transmission
Etymology
The gerund form of the verb 'send', from Old English 'sendan'. The '-ing' suffix forms a noun indicating an action.
Memory Tips
It's the action of the verb 'send'. Think of the process: 'The *sending* took a long time.'