1
: the act or process of plating
2
a
: a coating of metal plates
b
: a thin coating of metal
Examples of plating in a Sentence
spoons covered in silver plating
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Customer Needs Versus System Architecture CPOs and CTOs can be like two chefs arguing over a recipe—one focuses on plating (customer-facing features), while the other prioritizes the kitchen equipment (tech).
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Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
Plus, it’s made from durable brass that’s covered in 14-carat gold plating that’s hypoallergenic, waterproof, and tarnish-resistant, according to the brand.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 23 Jan. 2025
Because of rising costs, the coins are now made mostly of zinc with copper plating.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 22 May 2025
In the device, the zinc anode stores energy like a battery through the plating and stripping of zinc ions.
—IEEE Spectrum, 10 May 2025
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Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
Plus, it’s made from durable brass that’s covered in 14-carat gold plating that’s hypoallergenic, waterproof, and tarnish-resistant, according to the brand.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 23 Jan. 2025
Because of rising costs, the coins are now made mostly of zinc with copper plating.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 22 May 2025
In the device, the zinc anode stores energy like a battery through the plating and stripping of zinc ions.
—IEEE Spectrum, 10 May 2025
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“Plating.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plating. Accessed 8 Jun. 2025.
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