DELAYING Meaning and
Definition
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Delaying is a verb that refers to the act of intentionally postponing or putting off the completion or execution of a task, action, or process. It involves deliberately causing a delay or slowing down progress that would otherwise be expected to occur in a timely manner.
When someone engages in delaying, they purposely choose not to proceed immediately or within the expected timeframe. This can be done for various reasons, such as to gain more time for preparation, to avoid making a decision, or to create a sense of anticipation. Many times, delaying is a strategy employed to buy time in order to gather more information or resources that may be necessary for successful completion.
Delaying can occur in personal, professional, or organizational contexts. It may involve an individual intentionally procrastinating on a task, a company postponing the release of a product, or a government slowing down the implementation of a policy.
While delaying may sometimes be a deliberate and calculated action, it can also have negative consequences. Excessive and unwarranted delays can lead to frustration, missed opportunities, decreased productivity, and reduced efficiency. It is important to strike the right balance and evaluate the potential outcomes before deliberately choosing to delay any task or process.
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Etymology of DELAYING
The word "delaying" is a derivative of the verb "delay", which originated from the Old French word "delaiier" meaning "to put off", "to postpone", or "to linger". The Old French term finds its roots in the Latin word "de-", meaning "away", and "latria", which means "to let" or "to leave". Over time, the term evolved to become "delayer" in Old English and eventually transformed into "delay" in Middle English. The suffix "-ing" adds the present participle form to indicate the ongoing action of postponing or lingering.
Similar spelling words for DELAYING
- playing,
- Defying,
- Denying,
- Decaying,
- Delaying,
- dealings,
- delange,
- dellinger,
- slaying,
- Deluging,
- Delangel,
- Relaying,
- Tallying,
- dealing,
- Deleting,
- Decoying,
- Relying,
- laying.
Conjugate verb Delaying
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