[ˈʃeɪdɪŋ], (Noun)

Definitions:
- the darkening or colouring of an illustration or diagram with parallel lines or a block of colour
(e.g: scenes can be given perspective by colour and shading)

- a very slight variation
(e.g: the shadings of opinion even among those who are in broad agreement)

- a layer of paint or material used to provide shade, especially for plants
(e.g: liquid greenhouse shading)


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