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pooling

|pool-ing|

B2

/ˈpuːlɪŋ/

(pool)

collection of water or resources

Base FormPlural3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent Participle
poolpoolspoolspooledpooledpooling
Etymology
Etymology Information

'pool' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'pōl', where it meant 'a small body of standing water'.

Historical Evolution

'pōl' transformed into the Middle English word 'pool', and eventually became the modern English word 'pool'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'a small body of standing water', but over time it evolved to include the idea of combining resources.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

the act of combining resources or efforts for a common purpose.

The companies are pooling their resources to develop a new product.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41