# halving

Pronunciation: US say "HAV-ing" /ˈhævɪŋ/; UK/AUS say "HAHV-ing" /ˈhɑːvɪŋ/

## Noun

1. The process or instance of dividing something into two equal parts.
   - Simple: The act of cutting something into two equal parts.
   - _The halving of the cell population happens at each stage of division._
   - _Engineers reported a halving of energy use after the upgrade._

## Verb

2. Present participle of halve. — present participle and gerund of halve
   - Simple: Present participle and gerund of halve. Use it after am, is, are, was or were, or to name the action.
   - _The chef is halving each tomato before roasting them._
   - _Halving the budget meant cutting several programs._

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