Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
gearing
noun
/ˈɡɪərɪŋ/
Definition
Gearing refers to the arrangement of gears in a machine or the ratio of the output speed to the input speed in mechanical systems.
Examples
- The car’s gearing allows it to accelerate quickly when needed.
- Proper gearing on a bicycle can make climbing hills much easier.
- They adjusted the gearing of the machine to improve efficiency.
Meaning
The mechanism by which rotational force is transmitted and converted from one mechanism to another, often seen in vehicles or machinery to optimize performance.
Synonyms
- mechanism
- transmission
- gear ratio
