Hardening

/ˈhɑːrdənɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The process of becoming hard or more solid.

The hardening of concrete is crucial for the strength of the structure.

The act or process of making something more resilient or difficult to damage.

The hardening of policies is necessary to protect against cyber threats.

The process by which metals are treated to increase their hardness.

The hardening of steel through heat treatment significantly improves its durability.

verb

To make or become hard or firmer.

The sun caused the clay to harden quickly.

To strengthen or reinforce against failure.

We need to harden our defenses to prevent breaches.

From the verb 'harden', combining the suffix '-ing' to denote the action or process.

hardening of the arteries

A medical condition characterized by the stiffening of blood vessels.

hardening off

The process of acclimatizing plants to outdoor conditions.

hardening the resolve

To make someone's determination more firm or unwavering.

harden

To make or become hard or harder.

hardened

Made hard or tougher; often used in a figurative sense to describe emotional or psychological resilience.