downloading

/ˈdaʊnloʊdɪŋ/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: downloadings

Meaning · English

The process by which something is downloaded.

Noun

Examples

In late 1994, about two million copies had been downloaded, and the rate of new downloadings from the Internet was about 50,000 copies per month.

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 “downloading” mean?

The process by which something is downloaded.

Is “downloading” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.