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takings

The correct spelling is takings.

How to pronounce takings

noun

Say it like: Tak-ing-s

The correct spelling is takings. The act by which something is taken. For example: "Count the shop's takings."

Usage Examples

Count the shop's takings.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.The act by which something is taken.
  2. 2.A seizure of someone's goods or possessions.
  3. 3.A state of mental distress, resulting in excited or erratic behavior (in the expression in a taking).
  4. 4.(in the plural) Cash or money received (by a shop or other business, for example).

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