forcing
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Also seen as: forcings
Sense 1
The act by which someone or something is forced.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
The art of raising plants at an earlier season than is normal, especially by using a hotbed
Nghệ thuật trồng cây vào mùa sớm hơn bình thường
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Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Pertaining to a bid which requires partner to continue bidding rather than pass.
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “forcing” mean?
The act by which someone or something is forced.
Is “forcing” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.