CEFR B2

banding

noun

Meaning

A pattern of stripes, lines, or rings, especially of different colors or textures, or the process of marking something with such patterns.

Examples

The geological survey revealed distinct banding in the rock layers, indicating different periods of sediment deposition.
Bird banding is a common practice used by ornithologists to track individual birds and study their migration patterns.

Synonyms: striping, stripes, patterning, streaking

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banding (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈbændɪŋ/

Definition

A pattern of stripes, lines, or rings, especially of different colors or textures, or the process of marking something with such patterns.

Examples

The geological survey revealed distinct banding in the rock layers, indicating different periods of sediment deposition.
Bird banding is a common practice used by ornithologists to track individual birds and study their migration patterns.

How to Use banding

bird banding (collocation): The practice of attaching small, numbered bands to birds' legs for identification. — "Bird banding provides crucial data for conservation efforts."
banding together (phrasal verb): To unite or form a group with others for a common purpose. — "The villagers were banding together to protect their forest."

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