English · Word Candidate

driving

/ˈdɹaɪvɪŋ/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: drivings

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

That drives (a mechanism or process).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

điều khiển một cơ chế

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Adjective

Examples

But the dull, cool, calculating effect given cumulatively through Stalin’s long career, the air of a great glacier moving slowly and by the easiest path to overwhelm some Alpine valley, is only part of the picture. At various times - and especially in his early career - the calm of his general manne

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).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

That drives forcefully; strong; forceful; violent (of wind, rain, etc)

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

mạnh mẽ, dữ dội

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Adjective

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

The action of the verb to drive in any sense.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

hành động lái xe

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Noun

Examples

[…] with all its drivings of cattle and all its tithe battles, and all the killings and maimings consequent upon those battles, […]

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).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

In particular, the action of operating a motor vehicle.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

hành động điều khiển phương tiện giao thông

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Noun

Examples

There had been the whisky and Perrier in the morning but, in my ignorance of alcoholics then, I could not imagine one whisky harming anyone who was driving in an open car in the rain.

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 “driving” mean?

That drives (a mechanism or process).

Is “driving” formal or informal?

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