taking
taking Lexical Profile
taking Game Scores & Validity
• noun
The action or process of laying hold of, seizing, or acquiring something.
"The meticulous taking of field notes is essential for accurate anthropological research."
British The amount of money received by a shop, theater, or business from sales over a particular period (usually used in the plural 'takings').
"The manager counted the day's takings and locked the cash inside the office safe."
American In constitutional law, a government seizure, appropriation, or regulation of private property that deprives the owner of its economic value or use, requiring just compensation.
"The landowner argued in court that the strict environmental zoning restriction amounted to an unconstitutional taking of his property."
• adjective
Charming, captivating, or immediately appealing in appearance or manner.
"The young actor had a taking smile and an effortless charisma that quickly won over the casting directors."
Word Nuance & Usage
In British and Commonwealth English, the plural form 'takings' is the standard term for a business's daily cash receipts or box-office revenue, whereas American English typically prefers 'receipts' or 'proceeds'.