claiming
/ˈkleɪmɪŋ/
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Also seen as: claimings
Meaning · English
The act of making a claim.
Noun
Examples
He had many wars; inextricable coil of claimings, quarrellings and agreeings […]
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “claiming” mean?
The act of making a claim.
Is “claiming” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.