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manning


Meanings
  • verb

    The act of managing or operating a ship or aircraft.

    - "Sailors man the helm during a storm."
    - "Pilots man the cockpit during takeoff and landing."
  • verb

    To staff or equip (a place or organization) with personnel.

    - "The army manned its new base with fresh recruits."
    - "The company manned its call center with seasonal workers."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with manning
anning , mannering , ganning
Variants
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Henry Edward Manning , Manning , man , manned , manning , mans , man up , manned up , manning up , mans up
Etymology
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From Old English 'mannian', meaning 'to manage' or 'to serve'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'manning up' has entered popular culture to mean showing courage or taking responsibility.

  2. In the military, a 'manning document' lists the personnel required to operate a military unit.


Related Concepts
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  1. crew: A group of people who work together on a ship or aircraft.

  2. command: The authority or power to give orders and make decisions.


Culture
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In literature, manning has been used to describe the courage and determination of sailors and soldiers in battle. In music, the term has been used metaphorically to describe the strength and power of a group or team.

How to Memorize "manning"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine managing a ship during a storm at sea. Visualize the sailors working together to keep the ship on course.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'manning' with the idea of managing or operating a ship or aircraft.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym 'MANNING' to remember the definition: 'Managing And Navigating Necessary Operations'.


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