Getting (Noun)
Meaning
The act of acquiring something; "I envied his talent for acquiring"; "he's much more interested in the getting than in the giving".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The getting of the new contract was a major coup for the company.
- Her talent for the getting of rare books was unmatched among collectors.
- The getting of a good education is essential for success in today's world.
- He's much more interested in the getting than in the giving when it comes to relationships.
- The getting of wealth and power consumed his every waking thought.