posing
/ˈpəʊzɪŋ/
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Also seen as: posings
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The act by which something is posed.
Noun
Examples
different posings of what was essentially the same question
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
The act of one who poses or postures.
Noun
Examples
However much the Ghanaian masses warmed to the traditional pomp and circumstance of his occasional public appearances, members of the elite did not take Nkrumah's posings as a national chief seriously.
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 “posing” mean?
The act by which something is posed.
Is “posing” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.