driving
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- noun
- /ˈdraɪvɪŋ/
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conducción
- After taking a few lessons, she felt confident about her driving skills.
- drunk driving
- drinking and driving
- driving fatalities
I'm just saying that truck driving is at a premium right now.
- I'm just saying that truck driving is at a premium right now.
- And right now he's doing autonomous driving for for Uber.
Examples
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He enjoys driving his new car through the scenic countryside.
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Driving skills were assessed on a simulator and through real-world driving on a course.
Academic text (2008) -
Show me a good driving position.
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It's a hot day for driving.
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The town got bypassed just to save ten minutes of driving.
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The participants were also evaluated via an on-road driving assessment on a standard driving circuit.
Academic text (2008) -
Safety measures are important during long-distance driving to prevent accidents.
Synonyms
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1.8
To guide where a vehicle, ship, or group goes
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3.4
To drive and be in control of a car or other vehicle
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3.9
Driving a car for pleasure or travel
Compounds
- Specialized
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3.9
The maximum distance a vehicle can travel on a full tank or full charge under normal conditions
- Jargon
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8.2
A long golf club with an almost straight face used to hit the ball far from the tee or fairway
- Specialized
A wheel on a vehicle that gets power from the engine and moves the vehicle
A bright car light that shines straight ahead and should only be used when no other cars are near
How Risky
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Driving comes from an old word meaning 'to push' or 'urge' and is the same root as drive and driver. People once used the word for moving animals by guiding or pushing them, so driving now means controlling and steering a vehicle or animal.