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The correct spelling is panning.

How to pronounce panning

verb

IPA: /ˈpænɪŋ/

Say it like: Pan-nin-g

The correct spelling is panning. To wash in a pan (of earth, sand etc. when searching for gold). For example: "The new console supports pannings and fades."

Usage Examples

The new console supports pannings and fades.

The director's films had received pannings from critics.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To wash in a pan (of earth, sand etc. when searching for gold).
  2. 2.To disparage; to belittle; to put down; to criticise severely.
  3. 3.With "out" (to pan out), to turn out well; to be successful.
  4. 4.(of a contest) To beat one's opposition convincingly.
  5. 5.To criticize harshly a work (like a book, movie, etc.)

noun

  1. 1.The act of one who pans, as for gold.
  2. 2.Material that has been panned.
  3. 3.(audio) The act by which a sound is panned.
  4. 4.Thorough criticism.

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