# letting

Pronunciation: say "LET-ing" /ˈlɛtɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle and gerund of let. — present participle and gerund of let
   - Simple: Present participle of let. Use this form for something happening now, often after a form of "be."
   - _The teacher is letting the students leave a few minutes early today._
   - _Letting go of an old grudge can take a surprisingly long time._

## Noun

2. An arrangement under which property is rented out to a tenant for an agreed term; a tenancy. *(UK)*
   - Simple: The renting of a home or building from its owner for an agreed period of time.
   - _The landlord arranged a short letting for the summer months._
   - _Most of the lettings in this area go quickly to students._

## Noun

3. The awarding of a public contract to a contractor, typically through a competitive bidding process. *(dated, US)*
   - Simple: The act of giving out a public contract to a company that will do the work.
   - _The board postponed the letting of the sewer contract until spring._
   - _Local newspapers reported on the lettings of several municipal projects._

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