Definition of "loading" in Anglais

noun

1. (countable, uncountable) The process by which something is loaded.

   • The loading of hazardous cargoes is not permitted.

2. (countable) A load, especially in the engineering and electrical engineering senses of force exerted, or electrical current or power supplied.

   • I need to recheck the loadings on the external walls.
   • The loading on the generators peaks during the early evening.

3. (Australia, industrial relations, countable) An hourly pay rate given to a casual employee which is higher than the equivalent full-time or part-time employee's rate, usually paid to compensate for a lack of benefits such as sick leave or annual leave.

4. A weighting or bias.

verb

1. present participle and gerund of load