Meaning of the word smoothing in English

What does smoothing mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

smoothing

US /ˈsmuːðɪŋ/
UK /ˈsmuːðɪŋ/

Adjective

1.

having the effect of making something smooth or even

Example:
The cream has a smoothing effect on the skin.
He used a smoothing tool to finish the plaster.
2.

tending to make things easier or less difficult; calming or reassuring

Example:
She offered some smoothing words to calm the angry crowd.
The manager's smoothing approach helped resolve the conflict.

Noun

the action of making something smooth or even

Example:
The smoothing of the concrete surface took several hours.
Data smoothing techniques are used to remove noise from signals.