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Definition of handshaking

handshaking

/ˈhændˌʃeɪ.kɪŋ/
hand · shak · ing
Plural:handshakings
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handshaking Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The act or practice of grasping and shaking another person's hand as a greeting, farewell, or sign of agreement.

Example

"The conference began with a flurry of polite introductions and enthusiastic handshaking among the delegates."

2

In computing and telecommunications, the automated exchange of signals between two devices or systems to establish a connection and agree on communication protocols before data transfer begins.

Example

"Hardware handshaking prevents data loss by ensuring the receiving modem is ready before new packets are transmitted."

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• Nearby Words

handset
handsewn
handshake
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handsome
handsomely
handsomeness

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Handshaking. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/handshaking
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