noun
doing
DOO-ihng
noun
1
An action or deed, especially one someone is held responsible for.
"The mess in the kitchen was clearly his doing."
How to Use Doing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething that has been done, especially when someone is to blame or credit for it.
Common pairings
his own doing
nothing to do with my doing
Word Forms
doings plural
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Etymology
The "-ing" form of "do," used as a noun.