putting together

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Definition of putting togethernext
present participle of put together
1
as in adding
to combine (numbers) into a single sum He put together all their bills to figure out their monthly expenses.

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2
as in building
to form by putting together parts or materials They put together an exact replica of the Empire State Building.

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3
as in preparing
to put (something) into proper and usually carefully worked out written form She put together a poem that she presented to the group on poetry night.

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as in producing
to bring into being by combining, shaping, or transforming materials They put together a beautiful dress for the queen.

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“Putting together.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/putting%20together. Accessed 23 Mar. 2023.

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