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padding

Pronunciation: /ˈpadɪŋ/
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Definition of padding

noun

[mass noun]
  • soft material such as foam or cloth used to pad or stuff something: cushions supplied extra padding and decoration
  • superfluous material in a book, speech, etc., introduced in order to make it reach a desired length: avoid waffle or padding in your essay

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Definition of padding in the US English dictionary
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