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generating

UK
/ˈdʒɛn.ə.reɪ.tɪŋ/
US
/ˈdʒɛn.əˌreɪ.tɪŋ/

Translations

generatingnoun
UK
/ˈdʒɛn.ə.reɪ.tɪŋ/
US
/ˈdʒɛn.əˌreɪ.tɪŋ/
Gerund functioning as an uncountable noun referring to the act or process of creating or producing something.
productionSurtout en contexte technique ou énergétique.
The generating of electricity through solar panels is becoming more widespread.
La production d’électricité grâce aux panneaux solaires devient plus répandue.
Additional translations
générationSurtout en contexte technique ou informatique.
generatinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈdʒɛn.ə.reɪ.tɪŋ/
US
/ˈdʒɛn.əˌreɪ.tɪŋ/
Used attributively; present participle of 'generate' functioning as an adjective.
générateurAu sens de ce qui produit ou engendre.
The generating power of the new engine is impressive.
La puissance génératrice du nouveau moteur est impressionnante.
Additional translations
génératifSoutenu ou technique.
Synonyms
creating
producing
yielding
engendering
causing
initiating
spawning
forming
developing
generateverb

generating

Gerund

generated
Past Simple
generated
Past Participle
generating
Gerund
UK
/ˈdʒɛnəreɪt/
US
/ˈdʒɛnəˌreɪt/
générerSens général, fréquent en économie, technique et sciences.
The company plans to generate more revenue by expanding its product line.
L’entreprise prévoit de générer davantage de revenus en élargissant sa gamme de produits.
Additional translations
engendrerS’emploie pour l’idée de faire naître, produire ou provoquer quelque chose, souvent de façon plus soutenue ou abstraite.
Synonyms
bring about
yield
initiate
cause
engender
produce
create
develop
form
spawn
Antonyms
destroy
diminish
reduce

Definitions

generatingnoun
The act or process of producing or creating something.
The generating of electricity through solar panels is becoming more widespread.
generatinggerund / present participle
Capable of producing or creating something.
The generating power of the new engine is impressive.
Involved in the production or creation of something.
The generating process of the factory is highly efficient.
generateverb
To produce or create something.
The company plans to generate more revenue by expanding its product line.
To cause something to arise or come about.
The new policy is expected to generate a lot of discussion among the employees.
To produce energy, especially electricity.
The wind turbines generate enough electricity to power the entire town.
To procreate; to produce offspring.
According to the legend, the sea-god and the earth-goddess generated many fearsome monsters.
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