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smoothing

UK
/ˈsmuːðɪŋ/
US
/ˈsmuðɪŋ/

Translations

smoothingnoun
smoothings
pl
The smoothing of the wooden table was necessary before applying the varnish.
Le lissage de la table en bois était nécessaire avant l’application du vernis.
Synonyms
calming
flattening
evening
polishing
softening
smoothinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈsmuːðɪŋ/
US
/ˈsmuðɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe something that causes a surface or data to become smooth.
lissantSe dit d’un produit, d’une couche ou d’un procédé qui rend une surface plus lisse ou atténue des irrégularités.
The mason applied a smoothing layer of plaster to the wall.
Le maçon a appliqué une couche lissante de plâtre sur le mur.
smoothverb

smoothing

Gerund

smoothed
Past Simple
smoothed
Past Participle
smoothing
Gerund
UK
/smuːð/
US
/smuð/
lisserPour rendre une surface régulière ou sans aspérités.
She used sandpaper to smooth the edges of the wooden table.
Elle a utilisé du papier de verre pour lisser les bords de la table en bois.
aplanirAu sens figuré: supprimer les obstacles ou difficultés.
The mediator worked to smooth the negotiations between the two parties.
Le médiateur a travaillé à aplanir les négociations entre les deux parties.
adoucirPour rendre une situation, un ton ou un effet moins rude.
He tried to smooth the situation by apologizing for his mistake.
Il a essayé d’adoucir la situation en présentant ses excuses pour son erreur.
Additional translations
peaufinerPour améliorer un texte, un manuscrit ou une réalisation.
Synonyms
level
refine
gloss
buff
polish
even
flatten

Definitions

smoothingnoun
The process of making a surface or object smooth by removing irregularities or roughness.
The smoothing of the wooden table was necessary before applying the varnish.
A statistical technique used to remove noise from data, making trends more apparent.
The economist applied smoothing to the data to better understand the long-term trends.
smoothinggerund / present participle
Having the action or effect of making something smooth or reducing irregularities or fluctuations.
The mason applied a smoothing layer of plaster to the wall.
smoothverb
To make a surface even or free from roughness or irregularities.
She used sandpaper to smooth the edges of the wooden table.
To make something less harsh or severe.
He tried to smooth the situation by apologizing for his mistake.
To make something more polished or refined.
The editor helped to smooth the manuscript before it was published.
To remove obstacles or difficulties from a process or situation.
The mediator worked to smooth the negotiations between the two parties.
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