Meaning of the word loading in English

What does loading mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

loading

US /ˈloʊdɪŋ/
UK /ˈləʊdɪŋ/
"loading" picture

Noun

1.

the action or process of putting a load on or in a vehicle, ship, or aircraft

Example:
The loading of the cargo onto the ship took several hours.
We need to finish the loading before sunset.
2.

the process of a computer program or data being transferred into a computer's memory

Example:
The game's initial loading screen can take a while.
Please wait, data loading in progress.