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padding

Pronunciation: [ˈpæd.ɪŋ]

Word

Learn how to use padding in a sentence: 12 audio examples across 4 meanings.

Context: “clothing”

(noun) padding is soft material that is used to make clothes more comfortable or to give them a shape. Think of it like a cushion that makes jackets or pants fit better.

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The jacket has extra padding, making it warm for winter.

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Without padding, the coat feels too thin and cold.

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Does this dress have any padding in the shoulders?

Context: “computing”

(noun) padding refers to extra space added to data to make it fit into a certain size or format. It's like adding extra letters to a word so it fits in a box properly.

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The software uses padding to align the text neatly in the document.

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The missing padding makes the text look uneven and hard to read.

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Why is padding important for the layout of the webpage?

Context: “general usage”

(noun) padding can refer to added content or material that makes something seem bigger or more important than it really is, like extra words in a report.

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The essay had some padding, making it appear longer than necessary.

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I prefer clear writing without any padding that doesn't add value.

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What did you think about the padding in the report?

Context: “general usage”

(verb) to pad something means to add extra material or content to it. This can apply to clothing, writing, or even numbers in math to make them seem larger or softer.

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She decided to pad the story with more details to make it interesting.

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It’s not good to pad your resume with lies to make it sound better.

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How can we pad the presentation to make it longer?

How to pronounce padding

Pronunciation: [ˈpæd.ɪŋ]

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