loading

UK: ˈləʊdɪŋ | US: ˈloʊdɪŋ

Definition

  1. n. the act of placing a load or cargo onto a vehicle, ship, or machine

  2. n. (computing) the process of transferring data or programs into memory

  3. adj. (informal) causing a delay or burden

Structure
load <burden, from Old English *lād*>ing <noun suffix, indicating action or process>
Etymology

The word "loading" originates from the Old English lād, meaning "way, journey, or burden," which evolved into "load" (a carried weight). The suffix -ing was added to form a noun denoting the action of placing a load. In computing, it metaphorically extends to data transfer. The term retains its core logic of "adding weight or content" across contexts.

Examples

  1. The loading of the ship took three hours due to the heavy cargo.

  2. The webpage’s loading speed depends on your internet connection.

  3. Avoid loading too many apps at once to prevent system crashes.

  4. His constant complaints were a loading distraction during the meeting.

  5. The truck’s loading capacity is 5 tons.