getting
/ˈɡɛtɪŋ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: gettings
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The act of obtaining or acquiring; acquisition.
Noun
Examples
With all thy getting, get understanding.
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
Meaning · English
That which is got or obtained; gain; profit.
Noun
Examples
She was always considering how to increase her "gettings," but she never gave a thought as to how she might save them.
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 “getting” mean?
The act of obtaining or acquiring; acquisition.
Is “getting” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.