forwarding

[ fawr-wer-ding ]

noun

1. Bookbinding. a stage in which sections of a book are stitched, fitted with a back, pasted, etc., before being placed in the completed cover.
2. Engraving. the process of starting a copper plate by etching and of finishing with a graver.

forwarding

/ ˈfɔːwədɪŋ /

noun

1. all the processes involved in the binding of a book subsequent to cutting and up to the fitting of its cover

Word History and Origins

Origin of forwarding¹

First recorded in 1625–35; forward + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Max's parents said they had moved house and did not receive the letters despite setting up a forwarding system.

From BBC

Even if they set up mail forwarding with the Postal Service, their mail ballots will not be forwarded unless their address is changed with elections officials.

From Los Angeles Times

When the New York Post reached out to Burton’s team regarding the blowback, a WME representative for the director said, “I’m not forwarding a comment request this silly to Tim.”

From Salon

But the email lacked forwarding headers and other digital markers, leading Jackson to believe that it was potentially fabricated, according to the lawsuit.

From Los Angeles Times

Investigators have not made a decision about forwarding the case to the prosecutor’s office, Muse said Friday.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• address
• deliver
• dispatch
• express
• transmit