noun
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an assembly of gears designed to transmit motion
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the act or technique of providing gears to transmit motion
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US word: leverage. Also called: capital gearing. accounting the ratio of a company's debt capital to its equity capital
Etymology
Origin of gearing
Example Sentences
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That suggests companies are gearing up for a broader multiyear boost in infrastructure spending.
From MarketWatch
MLB owners are gearing up to argue for a salary cap in the only major American professional sport without one.
The renter is now gearing up to spend the rest of the winter with his four furry roommates.
From Los Angeles Times
He added that investors are gearing up for an event on Tuesday where Anthropic will discuss Claude’s capabilities in 2026 and potentially announce new features, which could further disrupt the software industry.
From MarketWatch
O’Brien, who is gearing up for a second year of hosting the Oscars, took a moment to reflect on Rob Reiner’s astounding run of classic movies.
From Salon
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