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The correct spelling is permitting.
How to pronounce permitting
verb
Say it like: Per-mit-tin-g
The correct spelling is permitting. To allow (something) to happen, to give permission for. For example: "The Building Department permitted that project last week."
Usage Examples
“The Building Department permitted that project last week.”
“We've been busy permitting the State Street development.”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To allow (something) to happen, to give permission for.
- 2.To allow (someone) to do something; to give permission to.
- 3.To allow for, to make something possible.
- 4.To allow, to admit (of).
- 5.(pronounced like noun) To grant formal authorization for (something).
noun
- 1.An act or instance of permitting something.
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