settling
/ˈsɛtl̩ɪŋ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: settlings
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The act of one who, or that which, settles; the act of establishing oneself, of colonizing, subsiding, adjusting, etc.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
The reckoning or settlement of accounts; the paying out of gambling winnings.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “settling” mean?
The act of one who, or that which, settles; the act of establishing oneself, of colonizing, subsiding, adjusting, etc.
Is “settling” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.