repairing
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Also seen as: repairings
Meaning · English
The act by which something is repaired; a mending.
Noun
Examples
[…] he would not consent to raise any part of the money advanced on the gates, notwithstanding the necessity of the repairings, and the conveniences which would ensue to the school from it.
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 “repairing” mean?
The act by which something is repaired; a mending.
Is “repairing” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.