Meaning & use
Actioning
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Present participle of 'action' used as a verb: taking steps to carry out or deal with something, such as a request, task, or decision.
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The support team is actioning your request and will update the ticket within 24 hours.
Management is actioning the recommendations from last quarter's audit.
A note on using this word
A piece of modern office jargon; many style guides and traditionalists still prefer verbs like 'carrying out' or 'implementing' in formal writing.
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