mentioning
/ˈmɛnʃənɪŋ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: mentionings
Meaning · English
The act of briefly referring to someone or something in speech or writing, usually without giving much detail.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “mentioning” mean?
The act of briefly referring to someone or something in speech or writing, usually without giving much detail.
Is “mentioning” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.