clicking

[ˈklɪkɪŋ]

clicking Definition

  • 1the action or sound of pressing a button on a computer mouse or other device
  • 2the act of making a clicking sound

Using clicking: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "clicking" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The clicking of the mouse was heard throughout the room.

  • Example

    He kept clicking on the same button, hoping for a different result.

  • Example

    The therapist asked her to focus on the clicking sound of the metronome.

clicking Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with clicking

  • a sound made by something that clicks

    Example

    The clicking noise coming from the engine indicated a problem.

  • a feeling of clicking in a joint or muscle

    Example

    She felt a clicking sensation in her knee when she walked.

  • double-clicking

    the act of quickly pressing a mouse button twice in order to perform a specific action

    Example

    To open the file, you need to double-click on the icon.

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Summary: clicking in Brief

The term 'clicking' [ˈklɪkɪŋ] refers to the action or sound of pressing a button on a computer mouse or other device, as well as the act of making a clicking sound. It is often used in phrases like 'clicking noise' and 'clicking sensation,' and in the context of computer use, 'double-clicking' is a common term.

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