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inheriting

/ɪnˈhɛrɪtɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does inheriting mean?

verb

To receive or come into possession of something as an inheritance; to take on or assume a quality or characteristic from a predecessor.

Example

"The new CEO was inheriting a company in financial trouble."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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