striping: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
Low (specialized)Technical (computing, manufacturing, design); Semi-formal to formal in other contexts.
Quick answer
What does “striping” mean?
The present participle or gerund of the verb 'strip' in its sense of marking or adorning with stripes or bands of color, texture, or material.
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Meaning and Definition
The present participle or gerund of the verb 'strip' in its sense of marking or adorning with stripes or bands of color, texture, or material; also a computing term for a data storage technique.
1) The act of painting, sewing, or applying stripes. 2) In computing, a method of dividing data across multiple storage devices for performance or redundancy (e.g., RAID striping). 3) In heraldry, the depiction of stripes on a shield.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant difference in core meaning. Spelling follows respective conventions (e.g., 'colour striping' vs. 'color striping'). The computing term is universal.
Connotations
In decorative contexts, UK usage may slightly favour 'striping' for traditional crafts (e.g., heraldry, military uniforms). US usage is equally applied in technical and decorative fields.
Frequency
Overall low frequency in both dialects, with a slight edge in US technical writing due to the prominence of its tech industry.
Grammar
How to Use “striping” in a Sentence
[Subject] + is striping + [Object] (e.g., The crew is striping the highway.)[Subject] + involves striping + [Object] across + [Location] (e.g., The process involves striping data across several drives.)Vocabulary
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Examples
Examples of “striping” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- The council is finally striping the new cycle lane for safety.
- Her technique involves carefully striping the glaze onto the pottery.
American English
- The highway department will be striping the road tomorrow night.
- The software handles striping the files across the array automatically.
adverb
British English
- Not commonly used as an adverb.
American English
- Not commonly used as an adverb.
adjective
British English
- The striping process on the vintage car was done by hand.
- We offer a data-striping service for high-performance computing.
American English
- The striping tape used for the football field is very durable.
- A good striping algorithm is key to RAID performance.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Rare, except in IT procurement ('We need a server with RAID 0 striping for speed.') or manufacturing specifications.
Academic
Used in computer science papers, materials science (composite materials), and art history (describing decorative techniques).
Everyday
Very rare. Might be used in DIY contexts ('I'm striping the wall before painting.') or discussing roadworks.
Technical
The primary domain. Refers to data distribution in storage systems or application of visual/functional stripes in engineering and design.
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “striping”
- Using 'striping' to mean 'stripping' (removing). Confusing the gerund with the noun 'stripe'. Incorrect: 'They are striping the old wallpaper.' (should be 'stripping').
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No, they are often confused. 'Stripping' means to remove a layer or covering (e.g., stripping paint). 'Striping' means to add or apply stripes.
Yes, especially in technical contexts. 'Data striping' and 'road striping' are common noun phrases where 'striping' acts as a noun modified by another noun.
'Striping' describes the action or process of creating stripes. 'Striped' is an adjective describing something that already has stripes (e.g., a striped shirt).
Yes, it's a conceptual metaphor. Just as a stripe is a long, narrow band, data is divided into long, narrow 'stripes' (blocks or chunks) that are written across multiple disks in a sequence, creating a visual pattern in logical diagrams.
The present participle or gerund of the verb 'strip' in its sense of marking or adorning with stripes or bands of color, texture, or material.
Striping is usually technical (computing, manufacturing, design); semi-formal to formal in other contexts. in register.
Striping: in British English it is pronounced /ˈstrʌɪpɪŋ/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˈstraɪpɪŋ/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “None commonly associated. The term is mostly literal or technical.”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think of a tiger's STRIPes being painted on – you are STRIPing it. Or, in computing, data is spread like STRIPes across multiple disks.
Conceptual Metaphor
DIVISION IS CREATING STRIPES (data is divided into stripes; a surface is divided by stripes).
Practice
Quiz
In a computer context, 'striping' primarily refers to: