HONING Definition & Meaning

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[ hoh-ning ]

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noun

the act or process of sharpening something on a hone or whetstone:
The precision alignment of the cutting machine’s knife is not affected by the honing of the sharp edge.
the act or process of improving or perfecting a skill, program, idea, etc.:
In the third and fourth years the emphasis is on advanced training, with further honing of skills and attainment of competency.

adjective

serving to sharpen or perfect:
It is always a honing experience for us to come here and answer your questions—we leave a little sharper than we were before.

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of honing¹

First recorded in 1790–1800; hone ¹ + -ing ¹ for the noun senses; hone ¹ + -ing ² for the adjective sense

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Here, he’s done that in the most Cronenbergian of ways, honing in on eccentric characters who feel their emotions with their entire bodies.

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UK sketch groups often form through friendships and showcase their talent at the Edinburgh Fringe, whereas many US comedians train at improv and sketch clubs, specifically honing their skills for shows like SNL.

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One issue the neighbourhood teams are honing in on is loneliness - they have identified this as a way to keep down hospital numbers.

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A former Brit School student, she released her first single, So My Darling, in 2018, and spent the next few years honing her sound.

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With Schakowsky being one of Congress’s more progressive members, Abugazaleh has focused on generational change and honing a new type of campaign strategy, focused on helping people in the district with the campaign infrastructure.

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