picking
US /ˈpɪkɪŋ/
UK /ˈpɪkɪŋ/
1.
the action of choosing or selecting something
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The picking of the right candidate is crucial for the team's success.
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Her careful picking of words made her speech very impactful.
2.
the action of gathering or harvesting fruits, vegetables, or other crops
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Strawberry picking is a popular activity in the summer.
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They spent the afternoon picking apples in the orchard.
1.
present participle of pick
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She is picking flowers in the garden.
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He was picking up the pieces after the accident.