turning

noun

turn·​ing ˈtər-niŋ How to pronounce turning (audio)
1
: the act or course of one that turns
2
: a place of a change in direction
3
a
: a forming by use of a lathe
broadly : turnery
b
turnings plural : waste produced in turning

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The realization that these parts would take hundreds of years to produce using conventional 3D printing methods became a turning point in DeMuth’s story. Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025 Its unveiling marked a turning point in the evolution of fleet defense, where lasers, once confined to experimental test ranges, are now being positioned as operational assets aboard warships. Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2025 The turning point came when the company created a cross-functional team to define and share KPIs. Gabriel Shaoolian, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025 During her two-year program at Le Cordon Bleu culinary school, the former Top Chef winner, current host, and restaurateur found Knife Skills 101 to be a turning point in her life. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for turning

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of turning was in the 14th century

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“Turning.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turning. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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