digesting

verb

Definition of digestingnext
present participle of digest
1
as in classifying
to arrange or assign according to type this volume digests the state's laws regarding drugs and alcohol for easy reference by local authorities

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2
as in summarizing
to make into a short statement of the main points (as of a report) I digested the results of my experiments into a few pages

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for digesting
  1. classifying
  2. summarizing
  3. outlining
  4. distinguishing
  5. distributing
  6. separating
  7. sorting
Verb
  • The study also highlighted the historical confusion that had persisted in classifying these fish.
    Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
  • By classifying data based on sensitivity and impact, businesses can prioritize efforts to strengthen their data security while ensuring regulatory compliance.
    Vivek Ahuja, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of classifying
Verb
  • The team plans to use AWS technologies including Bedrock to automate content distribution by transcribing, summarizing and sharing press conferences in multiple languages.
    Robert Kramer, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
  • In healthcare, for example, Operator might assist radiologists by analyzing imaging reports, cross-referencing the latest research, and summarizing findings.
    Gerui Wang, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Definition of summarizing
Verb
  • For outlining or detailed work, start with a thicker version of the icing.
    Tricia Manzanero Stuedeman, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The book begins by outlining the various methodology around candying, with helpful charts and tips that lean more intuitive than overly technical.
    The Bon Appétit and Epicurious Staffs, Bon Appétit, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of outlining
Verb
  • James knocked the ball down and the Eagles delivered their first unblemished record, another distinguishing mark in a breathtaking season.
    Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 7 Dec. 2024
  • According to the singer, Riot has evolved its music production into a more integrated and ongoing part of its creative process, distinguishing itself from other companies that typically use more fragmented approaches.
    Cecilia Ciocchetti, Rolling Stone, 3 Dec. 2024
Definition of distinguishing
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  • The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has started distributing refunds totaling more than $72 million to players impacted by Fortnite's billing practices.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • In March, the Rocket Foundation introduced Sparks Grants, distributing $10,000 each to 10 Atlanta organizations dedicated to creating safer neighborhoods.
    Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of distributing
Verb
  • Having this special calming box can reduce feelings of stress in a moment that might otherwise become volatile, like separating from a parent.
    Taylor Grothe, Parents, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Symmetries broke, enabling the particles of the Standard Model to acquire a rest mass and separating the forces into four fundamental ones.
    Big Think, Big Think, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of separating
Verb
  • And earlier this year, Dollar General began the first full-scale refresh of its sorting process within its DCs since 2017.
    Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 9 Dec. 2024
  • This is not like sorting apples or widgets.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of sorting
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