How Do You Spell CROPPING?

Pronunciation: [kɹˈɒpɪŋ] (IPA)

The word "cropping" is spelled with the letter "o" between the consonants "p" and "i". In phonetic transcription, it is written as /ˈkrɒpɪŋ/. The "o" in "cropping" makes an "ɒ" sound, while the "pp" combination produces a double "p" sound. The "i" in the word is pronounced as "ɪ". "Cropping" is a verb that means to cut or trim something, such as plants or photos. Proper spelling is essential when communicating in English, and phonetic transcription can help ensure correctness.

CROPPING Meaning and Definition

1. Cropping is a term that can be used in a variety of contexts, but its fundamental meaning refers to the process of removing or trimming unwanted portions from an image, photograph, or picture. In the field of photography and digital image editing, cropping involves selecting and discarding unnecessary or unattractive parts of an image to improve its composition or achieve a desired visual outcome. This can be done either manually using image editing software or automatically through predefined crop ratios.

   Cropping allows the photographer or editor to focus on the main subject or highlight specific elements within an image. By eliminating distractions and irrelevant areas, cropping helps to enhance the overall visual impact and draw attention to the intended focal point. It can also serve to improve the image's proportions, balance, and storytelling aspect.

   In agricultural contexts, cropping refers to the process of cultivating and harvesting plants or crops, such as grains, vegetables, or fruits. It involves the selection, planting, and management of seeds or seedlings for eventual harvesting. Cropping methods can vary depending on factors like climate, soil conditions, and intended use of the crops.

   Additionally, in the context of livestock farming, cropping may refer to the practice of cutting or trimming animals' ears, tails, or hair as a means of identification, hygiene, or specific breed standards.

   Overall, cropping in various fields involves the act of selecting and removing unwanted parts or elements to improve composition, visual aesthetics, or achieve specific goals.

2. The act of cutting off; the raising of crops.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Top Common Misspellings for CROPPING *

• croping 73.076923%
• cropings 7.6923076%

* The statistics data for these misspellings percentages are collected from over 15,411,110 spell check sessions on www.spellchecker.net from Jan 2010 - Jun 2012.

Other Common Misspellings for CROPPING

• droppin
• ropping
• copeing
• croosing
• cripling
• crosing
• gropeing
• droppping
• grupping
• croching
• wripping
• copiing
• crooing
• crmping
• grapping
• ropeing
• proping
• creaping
• crmaping
• gropuing
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• wrpping
• gropping
• chripping
• craping
• groupping
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• crouding
• trpping
• droipping
• groaping
• scrupping
• croppingy
• croppin
• croppyngs
• croneing
• Ceoppino
• cruppings
• Croopin
• Cromeing
• scropping

Etymology of CROPPING

The word "cropping" originated from the Middle English word "crop", which in turn derived from Old English "cropp" or "croppa". The term was originally used to describe the action of cutting off the top part or ends of something, particularly plants. Over time, this term evolved to encompass various meanings, like trimming or pruning plants, harvesting crops, or even selecting and framing photographs.

Similar spelling words for CROPPING

• groping,
• gripping,
• Cropping,
• roping,
• scrapping,
• crippling,
• Capping,
• creeping,
• clopping,
• Propping,
• coping,
• cupping,
• ripping,
• rapping,
• grouping,
• dropping,
• Cooping.

Plural form of CROPPING is CROPPINGS

Conjugate verb Cropping

CONDITIONAL

I would crop

we would crop

you would crop

he/she/it would crop

they would crop

FUTURE

I will crop

we will crop

you will crop

he/she/it will crop

they will crop

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have cropped

we will have cropped

you will have cropped

he/she/it will have cropped

they will have cropped

PAST

I cropped

we cropped

you cropped

he/she/it cropped

they cropped

PAST PERFECT

I had cropped

we had cropped

you had cropped

he/she/it had cropped

they had cropped

PRESENT

I crop

we crop

you crop

he/she/it crops

they crop

PRESENT PERFECT

I have cropped

we have cropped

you have cropped

he/she/it has cropped

they have cropped

I am cropping

we are cropping

you are cropping

he/she/it is cropping

they are cropping

I was cropping

we were cropping

you were cropping

he/she/it was cropping

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I will be cropping

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I have been cropping

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I will have been cropping

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I would have cropped

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I would be cropping

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