HONING Definition & Meaning

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honing

[ hoh-ning ]

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noun

the act or process of sharpening something on a hone or whetstone:
The precision alignment of the cutting machine’s knife is not affected by the honing of the sharp edge.
the act or process of improving or perfecting a skill, program, idea, etc.:
In the third and fourth years the emphasis is on advanced training, with further honing of skills and attainment of competency.

adjective

serving to sharpen or perfect:
It is always a honing experience for us to come here and answer your questions—we leave a little sharper than we were before.

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of honing¹

First recorded in 1790–1800; hone ¹ + -ing ¹ for the noun senses; hone ¹ + -ing ² for the adjective sense

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A former Brit School student, she released her first single, So My Darling, in 2018, and spent the next few years honing her sound.

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With Schakowsky being one of Congress’s more progressive members, Abugazaleh has focused on generational change and honing a new type of campaign strategy, focused on helping people in the district with the campaign infrastructure.

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He spent the next two decades honing his literacy.

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Musk has practiced for years on various women, honing the skill of making them feel like he loves them so much he doesn't care if it's embarrassing.

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He has been busy behind the plate in bullpens, live batting practice sessions and Cactus League games, trying to refine his framing and receiving skills while honing his ability to call pitches.

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