supplying
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Definition
Noun: The act or activity of furnishing something that is needed or wanted; the provision of goods, materials, or services.
Usage
The noun "supplying" refers to the process or business of making items available. It is often used in contexts related to logistics, commerce, and services. It focuses on the action of providing.
Examples
- The supplying of clean water to the remote village was a major challenge for the aid organization.
- His company is responsible for the supplying of office stationery to government departments.
- A reliable supplying of raw materials is essential for the factory to maintain production.
Advanced Usage
- "the supplying of": This is the most common grammatical structure, where "supplying" is followed by the object being provided (e.g., information, aid, products).
- The treaty regulated the supplying of arms to the region.
Variants and Related Words
- Supply (n): The amount of something that is available. (e.g., )
- Supply (v): To provide something that is needed. (e.g., )
- Supplier (n): A person or company that provides something.
- Provision (n): A close synonym, often used interchangeably with "supplying."
Synonyms
- Provision
- Furnishing
- Delivery
- Distribution
Antonyms
- Withholding
- Deprivation
Noun
- the activity of supplying or providing something