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Definition of closing
1 : a concluding part (as of a speech)
2 : a closable gap (as in an article of clothing)
3 : a meeting of parties to a real-estate deal for formally transferring title
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Examples of closing in a Sentence
the closing of the local school
We met with our lawyer before the closing on our new house.
Recent Examples of closing from the Web
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Cohn deftly stepped in and did a seven-hour closing argument—never once referring to a notepad.
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Cohn deftly stepped in and did a seven-hour closing argument—never once referring to a notepad.
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The 22 percent rating marks a steep drop from the closing years of Obama's presidency, when a median of 64 percent expressed confidence in Obama' ability to direct America's role in the world.
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Howard will receive the deed upon the closing of the sale, which is expected to take no more than 30 days, auctioneer Don Guernsey said.
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The closing of charter schools occurs all too frequently, leaving families stranded and taxpayers footing the bill.
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The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is reporting that water over the roadway has resulted in the closing of a portion of the eastbound lanes of U.S. Highway 90/98 (Mobile Bay Causeway), from the Bankhead Tunnel to Felix's Fish Camp.
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In only three places were enough roaches scurrying to be a major reason or the reason for immediate closing for the day.
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For instance, Barack Obama closed out letters with just a signature and no title or formal closing whatsoever.
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First Known Use of closing
1596
CLOSING Defined for English Language Learners
closing
playDefinition of closing for English Language Learners
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: a situation or occurrence in which a business or organization shuts down and stops its operations
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: the last part of a letter or speech
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: a meeting in which the owners of a house formally give ownership of the house to other people
Law Dictionary
closing
playLegal Definition of closing
: the fulfillment or performance of a contract especially for the sale of real estate; also : a meeting at which the closing of a contract takes place represented us at the closing
Additional Notes on closing
At the closing for the completion of the sale of real property, the purchase price is paid and title is transferred to the purchaser or mortgagor.
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