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Meaning of
contracting
in English
contracting
us
//kənˈtræktɪŋ//
uk
//kənˈtræk.tɪŋ//
#common
Lemma:
contract
The lemma is the base or root form of this word.
Definitions
Verb
drawing
together
or
moving
closer
to
agree
on
terms
;
make
a
contract
becoming
smaller
or
narrower
;
shrinking
entering
into
an
agreement
;
making
a
deal
to
acquire
or
develop
(
a
disease
or
habit
)
Noun
the
act
of
shrinking
or
tightening
