relating

verb

Definition of relatingnext
present participle of relate
1
as in communing
to form a close personal relationship she and I relate so well it's almost like we're siblings

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Relevance
2
as in describing
to give an oral or written account of in some detail we asked our uncle to relate the story of his visit to communist Russia many years ago

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3
as in pertaining
to have a relation or connection how does your comment relate to what the rest of us have been talking about for the last hour?

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4
as in associating
to think of (something) in combination most Americans probably relate tea to the United Kingdom and coffee to the U.S.

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relating
  1. describing
  2. pertaining
  3. telling
  4. applying
  5. identifying
  6. connecting
  7. narrating
  8. linking
Verb
  • There’s also the corresponding Van Neumann bottleneck, describing limitations in transfer between the CPU and the memory.
    John Werner, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Penny did not testify, but several of his relatives, friends and fellow Marines did — describing him as an upstanding, patriotic and empathetic man.
    Jennifer Peltz, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of describing
Verb
  • Fees pertaining to the appeals and other costs will also be added, Schwartz said.
    Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Quentin Singer is a music journalist who covers news, reviews and interviews pertaining to rock & heavy music.
    Quentin Thane Singer, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of pertaining
Verb
  • In addition, the user might have stated that physics is altered, maybe telling the AI to pretend that the action is occurring on the Moon or Mars.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The organization represented Parents Protecting Our Children, a group that argued that the district violated parents’ religious freedom in not telling them about children’s trans identity.
    Mathew Rodriguez, Them, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of telling
Verb
  • One of the first steps to creating scalable CI/CD processes is applying best practices to set a strong foundation.
    Igor Rikalo, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • By applying this tool, families can identify areas of misalignment and begin meaningful conversations around succession, governance, and adaptability.
    Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of applying
Verb
  • Diversity remains a cornerstone of Sundance’s mission, with nearly half of this year’s films directed by women and 45% by filmmakers identifying as people of color.
    Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2024
  • This analysis of an innovative AI advancement is part of my ongoing Forbes column coverage on the latest in AI including identifying and explaining various impactful AI complexities (see the link here).
    Lance Eliot, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of identifying
Verb
  • Stay true to your brand’s mission and voice while connecting authentically to the cause.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • How necessary is such an event when everyone is already used to connecting virtually or through systems only?
    Koray Köse, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of connecting
Verb
  • As the rhythm thrums, Xavi and JOP lay out lyrical dominance and tales of empire, narrating a journey fuelled by non-believers turned to staunch supporters.
    Griselda Flores, Billboard, 6 Dec. 2024
  • The real Attenborough is currently narrating the seven-part BBC series Asia, which explores nature on Earth’s largest continent.
    Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 18 Nov. 2024
Definition of narrating
Verb
  • The taillights match the front block of lights and the rear fascia is more decorative all around visually linking to Range Rover-like styling.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Authorities arrested a suspect and charged him with murder Monday in the Manhattan killing of UnitedHealthcare's CEO after a quick-thinking McDonald's customer in Pennsylvania spotted a man whom officers found with a gun, mask and writings linking him to the ambush.
    Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports, arkansasonline.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of linking
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