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raisings

Pronunciation: [ˈreɪzɪŋz]

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Learn how to use raisings in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “financial”

(noun) the act of increasing someone's salary or wages. It's when your boss decides to give you more money for your work.

Example

After a year of hard work, she received a great raising at her job.

Example

He was disappointed because he didn't get any raisings this year.

Example

Did you hear about the raisings happening at the office?

Context: “construction”

(noun) something that is being lifted up or raised, like a structure or a piece of equipment. It often refers to the process involved in lifting something higher.

Example

The raisings of the new building are impressive to watch.

Example

There were no raisings happening at the site yesterday.

Example

What kind of raisings are needed for this project?

How to pronounce raisings

Pronunciation: [ˈreɪzɪŋz]

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