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   fir·ing

   /ˈfī(ə)riNG/

   noun

   • 1. the action of setting fire to something: "the deliberate firing of 600 oil wells"
   • ▪ the discharging of a gun or other weapon: "the prolonged firing caused heavy losses"
   • ▪ the dismissal of an employee from a job: "the recent firing of the head of the department"
   • ▪ the baking or drying of pottery or bricks in a kiln.

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   Learn the meaning of firing as a noun, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Firing can refer to the act or process of one that fires, or the process of maturing ceramic products by heat.

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   Firing can mean dismissal, criticism, or shooting, depending on the context. Learn how to use this word in different situations with examples and synonyms.

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   Firing can mean the act of firing a weapon, a firearm, or a kiln, or the process of firing ceramics or glass. It can also mean a discharge, a scorching, or a dismissal. See the origin, history and examples of firing.

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   Definitions of firing. noun. the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy. synonyms: fire. see more. noun. the act of discharging a gun. synonyms: discharge, firing off. see more. noun. the termination of someone's employment (leaving them free to depart)

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   Firing can mean the process of applying heat or fire, the act of discharging a firearm, or the termination of someone's employment. Learn more about the different meanings and usage of firing with synonyms, antonyms, and related words.

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   Definition of firing noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishFIRING definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Firing can mean the process of baking ceramics, the act of stoking a fire, the discharge of a firearm, or the scorching of plants. Learn more about the word origin, synonyms, collocations, and usage examples of firing.