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COMPOSING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 11 meanings of the word Composing.

How to pronounce composing:

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Composing - as a noun

The spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole

Example: "Harmonious composition is essential in a serious work of art"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
composition17

Musical creation

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
composition17
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
creating by mental acts
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Composing - as a verb

To make something by merging parts.

Example: "The editor composed a historical journal from many individual letters."

To make up the whole; to constitute.

Example: "A church is composed of its members."

To comprise.

To construct by mental labor; to think up; particularly, to produce or create a literary or musical work.

Example: "It's difficult to compose without absolute silence."

(sometimes reflexive) to calm; to free from agitation.

Example: "The defendant couldn't compose herself and was found in contempt."

To arrange the elements of a photograph or other picture.

To settle (an argument, dispute etc.); to come to a settlement.

To arrange in proper form; to reduce to order; to put in proper state or condition.

To arrange (types) in a composing stick for printing; to typeset.

Example Sentences

"The composing of a symphony requires great skill and creativity."
"Her composing of the letter took several hours as she wanted it to be perfect."
"He enjoys the process of composing poems in his free time."
"The composing of music can be a therapeutic exercise for many artists."
"He has a natural talent for composing melodies."
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Word Game Points

Is COMPOSING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, composing is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

COMPOSING has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is COMPOSING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, composing is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
COMPOSING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.

Is COMPOSING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, composing is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
COMPOSING has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.

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