'Branching' definitions:

Definition of 'branching'

From: WordNet
adjective
Having branches [syn: branched, branching, ramose, ramous, ramate]
adjective
Resembling the branches of a tree
noun
The act of branching out or dividing into branches [syn: branching, ramification, fork, forking]

Definition of 'Branching'

From: GCIDE
  • Branch \Branch\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Branched; p. pr. & vb. n. Branching.]
  • 1. To shoot or spread in branches; to separate into branches; to ramify. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. To divide into separate parts or subdivision. [1913 Webster]
  • To branch off, to form a branch or a separate part; to diverge.
  • To branch out, to speak diffusively; to extend one's discourse to other topics than the main one; also, to enlarge the scope of one's business, etc. [1913 Webster]
  • To branch out into a long disputation. --Spectator. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Branching'

From: GCIDE
  • Branching \Branch"ing\, a. Furnished with branches; shooting our branches; extending in a branch or branches. [1913 Webster]
  • Shaded with branching palm. --Milton. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Branching'

From: GCIDE
  • Branching \Branch"ing\, n. The act or state of separation into branches; division into branches; a division or branch. [1913 Webster]
  • The sciences, with their numerous branchings. --L. Watts. [1913 Webster]