Dictionary Entry
contracting
verb (present participle)Find the meaning of the word contracting, plus dictionary definition, pronunciation, thesaurus-style synonyms, antonyms, and related vocabulary.
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Meaning
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Becoming smaller, shorter, or tighter; or entering into a formal, often legally binding, agreement.
Example Sentence
The pupil of her eye was contracting in the bright light, and the two companies were contracting to merge their operations.
Usage Note
This word is used when something is physically shrinking or tightening, like a muscle or a material. It also describes the act of making a formal, often legal, agreement with another party, such as contracting for a service or a job.