halving
The word “halving” has 2 syllables: hal-ving.
It's pronounced as /ˈhælvɪŋ/.
What is synonym and antonym for halving?
In the thesaurus, “halving” has 22 synonyms and 6 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for halving along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for halving
- bifurcating
- bisecting
- cleaving
- decoupling
- dichotomizing
- disassociating
- disconnecting
- dissecting
- dissociating
- dissolving
- dividing
- divorcing
- fractionating
- partitioning
- quartering
- resolving
- segmenting
- separating
- severing
- splitting
- subdividing
- trisecting
Antonyms for halving
- assembling
- blending
- combining
- connecting
- coupling
- mixing
Meanings of halving
- verb
- To reduce to half the original amount.
- To divide into two halves.
- To make up half of.
- To join two pieces of timber etc. by cutting away each for half its thickness at the joining place, and fitting together.
- In match play, to achieve a tie or draw on.
- noun
- The process or instance of dividing in half.
Example Sentences
- The company's profit margins are steadily declining, necessitating cost-cutting measures and halving of expenses.
- Scientists are studying the effects of climate change on polar ice caps, which are rapidly halving in size.
- The government aims to tackle traffic congestion by halving the number of single-occupancy vehicles on the roads.
- As part of the diet plan, participants are encouraged to reduce their food intake by halving portion sizes.
- The new technology promises to revolutionize manufacturing processes by halving production times and costs.
On this page you'll find 28 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to halving, such as: assembling, bifurcating, bisecting, blending, cleaving, combining, connecting.
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