flagging

adjective

flag·​ging ˈfla-giŋ How to pronounce flagging (audio)
 also  ˈflā-
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: becoming progressively less : dwindling
flaggingly adverb

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These are the independent watchdogs charged with flagging inefficiency, fraud and other shenanigans. New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 31 Jan. 2025 The data comes after a flurry of recent announcements from authorities as Beijing seeks to boost consumption and support its flagging real estate sector. Christine Wang, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2024 Small percentages of each group expect AI will have a positive impact on news and elections, with most flagging concerns in these areas. John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 3 Apr. 2025 Seven of those, the bottom seven, were all in the post-Endgame era of the MCU, which does indeed indicate flagging interest in the universe over time, with some exceptions (Spider-Man: No Way Home, Deadpool and Wolverine). Paul Tassi, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for flagging

Word History

First Known Use

1545, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of flagging was in 1545

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“Flagging.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flagging. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

flagging

noun
flag·​ging
ˈflag-iŋ
: a pavement of flagstones
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