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picking

/ˈpɪkɪŋ/
Noun

Definitions

1

Noun

The act or process of choosing, selecting, or distinguishing something from a group; a choice or selection.
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2

Noun

The act or process of gathering or collecting something, especially crops like fruit, vegetables, or cotton.
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3

Noun

The act of removing or detaching something, often by plucking, pulling, or pricking (e.g., picking a lock, picking at a scab, picking teeth).
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4

Verb

The present participle of the verb 'to pick', indicating an ongoing action of choosing, selecting, gathering, or removing.
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Examples

  • "She was picking fresh berries in the field for breakfast."

    She was gathering fresh berries in the field for breakfast.

  • "The committee is still picking a new leader from the list of candidates."

    The committee is still choosing a new leader from the list of candidates.

  • "He couldn't stop picking at the loose thread on his sweater."

    He kept pulling at the loose thread on his sweater.

  • "The careful picking of the grapes ensured high-quality wine."

    The careful harvesting of the grapes ensured high-quality wine.

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Etymology

Derived from the Old English word 'pician', which originally meant 'to prick' or 'to pierce'. Over time, its meaning evolved to include senses of selecting, gathering, and removing items, often with a manual or precise action.

Cultural Notes

The word 'picking' is highly versatile and features prominently in several common English idioms and phrasal verbs, reflecting its broad application in contexts of selection, collection, and manipulation.

Frequency:Very Common

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