heating — English Dictionary

Noun

1. A system that raises the temperature of a room or building. Compare heater.

   Usage

   • Countable
   • Uncountable

   Examples

   We're hoping to have the new heating installed before winter.

2. The act of making something hot.

   Usage

   • Countable
   • Uncountable

   Examples

   The crucible was subjected to several heatings.

   After repeated swagings and heatings […]

Adjective

1. Causing heat.

Noun

1. the process of becoming warmer; a rising temperature

   Synonyms

   warming

   Broader terms

   temperature change

2. utility to warm a building

   Synonyms

   heating systemheating plantheat

   Broader terms

   utility

   Examples

   the heating system wasn't working

   they have radiant heating