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geared

The correct spelling is geared.

How to pronounce geared

verb

Say it like: Jee-red

The correct spelling is geared. To provide with gearing; to fit with gears in order to achieve a desired gear ratio. For example: "They have geared the hotel mainly at tourists."

Usage Examples

They have geared the hotel mainly at tourists.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To provide with gearing; to fit with gears in order to achieve a desired gear ratio.
  2. 2.To be in, or come into, gear.
  3. 3.To dress; to put gear on; to harness.
  4. 4.(usually with to or toward(s)) To design or devise (something) so as to be suitable (for a particular type of person or a particular purpose).
  5. 5.To borrow money in order to invest it in assets.

adjective

  1. 1.(often in combination) Fitted with (some kind or number of) gears.
  2. 2.Connected with a motor by gearing.

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