Contracting - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈkɑːntræktɪŋ|  American pronunciation of the word contracting
Brit.  |kənˈtræktɪŋ|  British pronunciation of the word contracting
- this word is used as a present participle form of the verb 'to be'to contract

noun

- becoming infected (syn: catching)
the contracting of a serious illness can be financially catastrophic

Extra examples

The pupil has the property of contracting and dilating.

The contracting party may be inclined to run from his word.

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