conveying

American

[kuhn-vey-ing] / kənˈveɪ ɪŋ /

noun

the act or process of carrying or bringing something from one location to another.

Industrial narrow-gauge railways were used in mining, logging, and the conveying of agricultural products, among other things.
the act or process of communicating or relaying information, emotions, etc..

Many people believe that journalists must be totally neutral, that news is the conveying of fact and nothing more.
Law. the act of transferring the title to property.

I help my clients grasp the complex legal process involved in the conveying of a property from seller to buyer.

adjective

carrying something from one place to another or communicating information.

Where there is a density difference between the conveying liquid and the solid particles it carries, the particles will tend to settle.

Etymology

Origin of conveying

First recorded in 1480–90; convey ( def. ) + -ing ¹ ( def. ) for the noun senses; convey ( def. ) + -ing ² ( def. ) for the adjective sense

Example Sentences

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Examining the technical picture across these three instruments can help clarify the message markets are currently conveying.

From Barron's • Apr. 18, 2026

While Davies speaks some French, he found it difficult conveying just how much pain he was in, and he spent eight days in hospital undergoing tests.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

We sit down with the French composer to discuss the colossal influence of John Williams and his desire to pay homage while conveying his own signature style.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

Sargeant served as a go-between for the two governments, conveying messages as well as shopping for business opportunities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026

On September 20th two covered carts went off laden to Buckland, conveying the furniture and goods that Frodo had not sold to his new home, by way of the Brandywine Bridge.

From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien

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