| Part of Speech | Definition | |
| Adverb | 1. So as to bind.[Websters]
2. In a painstaking, accurate, stringent, precise or meticulous manner. [Eve - graph theoretic] 3. In a careful, punctual or scrupulous manner. [Eve - graph theoretic] 4. In a correct, right or true manner. [Eve - graph theoretic] 5. In a fastidious or particular manner. [Eve - graph theoretic] 6. In a rigorous or strict manner. [Eve - graph theoretic] 7. In an exact or valid manner. [Eve - graph theoretic] 8. In a severe or stern manner. [Eve - graph theoretic] 9. In a joint or connective manner. [Eve - graph theoretic] 10. Rarely used adverbial inflection of the adjective binding.[Eve - graph theoretic] | |
| Adjective Form (binding) | 1. Executed with proper legal authority; "a binding contract".[Wordnet]. 2. Causing constipation.[Wordnet]. 3. Hindering freedom of movement; "tight garments are uncomfortably binding".[Wordnet]. 4. That binds; obligatory.[Websters]. 5. Being painstaking, filmy or careful.[Eve - graph theoretic] 6. Being accurate, punctual, correct, precise or exact.[Eve - graph theoretic] 7. Being obligatory, necessary, imperative or requisite.[Eve - graph theoretic] 8. Being compulsory, mandatory or compulsive.[Eve - graph theoretic] 9. Being close or tight.[Eve - graph theoretic] 10. Adjective base of the adverb bindingly.[Eve - graph theoretic] | |
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), compiled from various sources, under license. | Top | |
"BINDINGLY" is a common misspelling or typo for: blindingly. |
Date "BINDINGLY" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1914. (references) |
Specialty Definition: binding
| Domain | Definition | ||
| Business | In computer, communications, and automatic data processing systems, assigning a value or referent to an identifier. Note: Examples of binding include assigning a value to a parameter, assigning an absolute address to a virtual or relative address, and assigning a device identifier to a symbolic address or label. (references) | ||
| Chemistry | The term linkage means the bond used in constitutional formulas to represent one valency. Double and triple linkages refer to double and triple bonds. These linkages, of course, must be considered as symbolic(1). Source: European Union. (references) | ||
| Civil Rights | Obligatorio. (references) | ||
| Computing | 1: In Office Document Architecture (ODA), a pair comprising an identifier and a value, where the value may be of any type, may be specified by an expression, and is accessed through use of the binding identifier. Source: European Union. (references) | 2: The assigning of a value or referent to an identifier; for example, the assigning of a value to a parameter or the assigning of an absolute address, virtual address, or device identifier to a symbolic address or label in a computer program. Source: European Union. (references) | |
| Energy | The process by which the pages and cover of a book are bound together. EIA uses the following three methods: - Perfect bind, in which the pages and cover are glued to the spine. - Saddle stitch, in which the pages and cover are stapled through the fold edge. Used for publications with fewer than 96 pages and without a spine. - Side stitch, in which the pages and cover are stapled through the front to the back, slightly in from the left side of the cover. There is no spine or folded edge. (references) | ||
| Environment | The way in which a hormone attaches itself to a particular target tissue or a receptor. (references) | ||
| Industry | 1: Strip of fabric used to trim or finish a garment edge. Source: European Union. (references) | 2: A method of joining the edges of a piece of fabric or fabrics together by a single or double chain-stitch that passes through adjacent loops in the same course. Source: European Union. (references) | |
| Library Science | One of a number of techniques for encasing the raw edges of a quilt. "Binding" also refers to a separate strip of fabric used to bind the edges of a quilt. (references) | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | The pinching of a saw blade in the kerf during cutting. Source: European Union. (references) | ||
| Military | (DOD, NATO) The fastening or securing of items to a movable platform called a pallet. See also palletized unit load. (references) | ||
| Publishing & Graphic Arts | Outside of a document in a material suitable for its protection. Source: European Union. (references) | ||
| Sports & Leisure | It is the function of the -- to hold the boot firmly to the ski the -- should have a safety release to enable you to break free. Source: European Union. (references) | ||
| Technology | The outside covering on a volume of printed or blank leaves. Books published in hardcover are bound in boards covered in cloth or some other durable material. Leather was used to bind manuscripts and incunabula, but is now used mainly in hand-binding. Books bound in paper covers are called paperbacks. Also refers to the process of fastening the leaves or sections of a publication together by sewing or stitching, or by applying adhesive to the back, and then attaching a cover by hand or by machine under the supervision of a skilled binder. In large libraries, binding may be done in-house. Smaller libraries usually send materials to a commercial bindery. In any case, most libraries follow an established binding policy. Abbreviated bdg. See also: adhesive binding, antique binding, architectural binding, case binding, cathedral binding, cloisonne, conservation binding, cottage binding, custom binding, easel binding, extended binding, flexible binding, flush binding, imitation binding, jeweled binding, library binding, limp binding, mechanical binding, papier mache binding, prelibrary binding, publisher's binding, rebinding, reinforced binding, and relievo binding. (references) | ||
| Transportation | 1: Mechanical, electrical or other device for preventing the operation of a piece of apparatus under certain conditions. Source: European Union. (references) | 2: Action of sticking or jamming together instead of working freely. Source: European Union. (references) | |
Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits. | Top | ||
Common Expressions: binding
| Expressions | Definition | ||
| Binding (computer science) | In computer science, binding refers to the creation of a simple reference to something which is larger and more complicated and used frequently. The simple reference can be used instead of having to repeat the larger thing. (references) | ||
| Binding (sewing) | In sewing, binding is used as both a noun and a verb to refer to finishing a seam or hem of a garment, usually by rolling or pressing then stitching on an edging or trim. (references) | ||
| Binding beam | (Arch.), the main timber in double flooring. Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary. | ||
| Binding energy | The energy required to separate particles from a molecule or atom or nucleus; equals the mass defect. Source: Wordnet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved. | ||
| Binding site | A binding site is a region on a protein to which specific ligands bind. This ability of proteins to bind specific ligands forms the basis for the wide variety of functions that a protein carries out. (references) | ||
| Binding Triad | The Binding Triad is a proposal to amend the United Nations Charter to allow the United Nations General Assembly to pass binding resolutions with the approval of a supermajority of members. (references) | ||
| Book binding | The protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book. Source: Wordnet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved. | ||
| Filter binding assay | A filter binding assay is a simple way to quickly study many samples. It measures affinities for a filter. (references) | ||
| Flow binding system | The Flow binding system is a proprietary snowboard binding system, used to attach a rider's feet to the snowboard. (references) | ||
| Full binding | The binding of a book when made wholly of leather, as distinguished from half binding. Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary. | ||
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Specialty Expressions: binding
| Expressions | Domain | Definition | |
| Adhesive binding | Art | A generic term for binding methods in which the leaves are held together by a strong adhesive applied directly to the back of the text block, usually done after the binding edge is milled, but sometimes after the sections are sewn. The most commonly used adhesives are animal glues, hot-melts, and polyvinyl acetate (PVA). Synonymous with threadless binding and unsewn binding. See also: double-fan adhesive binding, notched binding, Otabind, and perfect binding. (references) | |
| Air Binding | Administration | A situation where air enters the filter media and harms both the filtration and backwash processes. (references) | |
| Air Binding | Environment | Situation where air enters the filter media and harms both the filtration and backwash processes. (references) | |
| Antique binding | Art | A modern binding done in the style of an earlier period, with no intent to mislead prospective buyers as to its actual age. (references) | |
| Architectural binding | Art | A form of ornamental bookbinding popular during the 16th century in which the front cover was decorated with architectural columns on either side, supporting an arch or lintel across the top, beneath which the title is displayed on a panel, the style of the cover bearing no relation to the content of the work. See also: cathedral binding. (references) | |
| Armorial binding | Art | A binding, usually in leather, decorated with a coat-of-arms or other heraldic device to indicate the royal or noble lineage of its original owner. (references) | |
| Bench worker, binding | Occupations | Examines, marks, measures, and prepares damaged, worn, and softbound publications for rebinding, following specifications: Reads job order for special instructions. Stacks publications on table and counts books or journals to ensure order is complete as listed on shipping or job slip. Removes cover and endpapers from book body or journal, using hands or scissors. Fans pages of publication and inspects publication for duplicate pages, incorrect numbering, and incorrect placement of pages. Removes advertisements, address cards, or coupons from publication as specified. Cuts and removes thread from spine of books, using scissors. Pulls staples, sensors, or spiral bindings from journals or other publications, using handtool. Measures and records book or journal dimensions on bindery slip. Locates, folds, and trims excess border from maps or other foldouts, using scissors. Inserts specified colored paper markers between pages to identify book body with foldouts or narrow edges for BOOK TRIMMER (print. & pub.) 640.685-010. May pull endpapers and reinforcing spine strip for attachment to book body. May remove dirt from cover, using cloth and cleaning solvent. May prepare and route slip and book case to printing or laminating area. May repair cover, using tape or glue. May operate machine to emboss name and address on nonmetallic plates [EMBOSSING-MACHINE OPERATOR (clerical) I 208.582-014]. (references) | |
| Binding agent | Health | A substance that makes a loose mixture stick together. For example, binding agents can be used to make solid pills from loose powders. (references) | |
| Binding agent | Industry | 1: A)(gluing), the component (s) of an adhesive primarily responsible for the forces that hold two bodies (the adherends) together; b)(composite wood), an extraneous bonding agent, organic or inorganic, used to bind particles together, e. g. to produce particle board; c)(pulping), a substance added during manufacture so as to improve the natural bond in a building fiberboard. Source: European Union. (references) | |
| 2: A)(gluing), the component(s)of an adhesive primarily responsible for the forces that hold two bodies(the adherends)together; b)(composite wood), an extraneous bonding agent, organic or inorganic, used to bind particles together, e. g. to produce particle board; c)(pulping), a substance added during manufacture so as to improve the natural bond in a building fibreboard. Source: European Union. (references) | |||
| 3: Natural and synthetic resins with the ability to retain their adhesiveness after thickening. Source: European Union. (references) | |||
| Binding arbitration | Occupations | Under § 7121(b)(2)(A), a requirement that arbitration of grievances be binding (as opposed to advisory--which was permitted under Executive Order 11491). (references) | |
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