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borrowing

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borrowing in WordNet English dictionary

noun
  1. the appropriation (of ideas or words etc) from another source
    "the borrowing of ancient motifs was very apparent"
    borrowing  adoption 
  2. obtaining funds from a lender
    borrowing 
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