closing

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noun

clos·ing ˈklō-ziŋ

Synonyms of closing

: a concluding part (as of a speech)

: a closable gap (as in an article of clothing)

: a meeting of parties to a real-estate deal for formally transferring title

closing

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present participle of close entry 1

Examples of closing in a Sentence

Noun the closing of the local school We met with our lawyer before the closing on our new house.

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Noun

The judge issued his ruling at the conclusion of a court session Tuesday, which continued the preliminary hearing that was largely held over a week in early July before a nearly two-month recess to prepare for closing arguments. — Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 2 Sep. 2026 Sanft also turned to his client’s memoir during his closing argument. — Jonathan Landrum Jr, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026 In his dueling closing argument, Sanft disputed that characterization, saying Davis had fabricated the account and that his retellings over the years often conflicted with one another and, at times, with the evidence. — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 1 Sep. 2026 After a day of closing arguments, Davis was found guilty of murder with the use of a deadly weapon with the intent to promote, further or assist a criminal gang, according to ABC News. — Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 1 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for closing

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First Known Use

Noun

1589, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of closing was in 1589

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closing

noun

clos·ing ˈklō-ziŋ

: a concluding part

Legal Definition

closing

noun

clos·ing ˈklō-ziŋ

: the fulfillment or performance of a contract especially for the sale of real estate

also : a meeting at which the closing of a contract takes place

represented us at the closing

Note: At the closing for the completion of the sale of real property, the purchase price is paid and title is transferred to the purchaser or mortgagor.

closing

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