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polishing

/ˈpɒlɪʃɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does polishing mean?

verb

The act of making something shiny and smooth by rubbing it with a polishing agent, or the process of improving or refining something.

Example

"She spent hours polishing the silverware to get it ready for the dinner party."

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

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