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smoothing

The correct spelling is smoothing.

How to pronounce smoothing

verb

Say it like: Smoo-thi-ng

The correct spelling is smoothing. To make smooth or even. For example: "to smooth a person's temper"

Usage Examples

to smooth a person's temper

Can I smooth your cat?

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To make smooth or even.
  2. 2.To make straightforward or easy.
  3. 3.To calm or palliate.
  4. 4.(image processing, digital audio) To capture important patterns in the data, while leaving out noise.
  5. 5.To stroke; especially to stroke an animal's fur.

noun

  1. 1.The act by which something is made smooth.
  2. 2.Monophthongization.

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