# gifting

Pronunciation: say "GIF-ting" /ˈɡɪftɪŋ/

## Noun

1. The giving or exchanging of gifts, or an occasion on which this happens.
   - Simple: The act of giving presents, or a time when people exchange them.
   - _Corporate gifting has become a standard part of client relationships._
   - _The season of gifting brings a surge in retail sales each December._
3. A talent, ability, or blessing understood as given by God.
   - Simple: A special ability or talent that is believed to come from God.
   - _The congregation recognized his gifting in prophecy and prayer._
   - _She discerned a gifting for leadership early in her ministry._

## Verb

2. Present participle of gift. — present participle and gerund of gift
   - Simple: Present participle of gift. Use this form when the giving is happening right now.
   - _He is gifting a portion of his estate to charity._
   - _The company is gifting shares to its long-term employees._

Source: DictionaryAI, https://dictionaryai.com/define/gifting (written from Wiktionary data, CC BY-SA 4.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/).