working out
Definition
- Noun:
- The process of developing something in intricate and painstaking detail: Refers to the careful and thorough act of figuring out, planning, or calculating all the specific elements of a complex idea, plan, or problem.
- The act of solving a problem or puzzle through calculation or reasoning: The process of finding an answer or solution by working through the steps.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The working out of the peace treaty took several months of negotiation. (The detailed development of the peace treaty required months.)
- I need to see your working out for this math problem to understand your method. (I need to see the detailed steps you took to solve this math problem.)
Advanced Usage
- "the working out of": Used to describe the detailed process of developing or resolving something complex.
- The success of the project depended on the careful working out of the initial concept.
- In fitness context (NOTE: This is a distinct, common compound noun. It is listed here as it is a major usage, but it is not the primary definition from the provided reference.):
- She goes to the gym for a working out every morning. (Here, "working out" functions as a compound noun meaning "a session of physical exercise.")
Variants and Related Words
- Work out (phrasal verb): To solve, to develop in detail, or to exercise.
- We need to work out the details. (We need to develop the details.)
- I work out at the gym. (I exercise at the gym.)
- Workout (noun): A session of vigorous physical exercise. (This is the closed compound form of the fitness-related meaning).
Synonyms
- Calculation: The process of performing mathematical operations.
- Elaboration: The process of developing or presenting a theory or idea in detail.
- Figuring: The process of solving or understanding something.
Related Phrasal Verbs
- Work out: To find a solution or to develop in detail.
- Let's work out a schedule for the project.
- Work something out: To resolve a problem or disagreement.
- I'm sure we can work out our differences.
Related Idioms
- To work out the kinks: To resolve the small problems or flaws in a system or plan.
- The new software is good, but we need a few more days to work out the kinks.
Noun
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developing in intricate and painstaking detail
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