1. jettisoning - Noun
2. jettisoning - Verb
jettisoning
present participle of jettison
jettisoning (plural jettisonings)
The action by which something is jettisoned.
The adoring crowds and overwhelming Democratic support in the 2008 election was based largely on joy at jettisoning Bush and the appeal of electing a superbly qualified charismatic African American leader. Mary Frances Berry
After jettisoning the external tank, the orbital maneuvering system (OMS) engines were used to adjust the orbit. Source: Internet
In Dick's case, his esoteric concepts often lead to the jettisoning of all but the larger themes in favor of capital-A Action movies (Total Recall, Minority Report). Source: Internet
The demonization campaign against Assange has focused instead on issues that are likely to trigger liberals and the left, who might otherwise have qualms about jettisoning the First Amendment and locking people up for doing journalism. Source: Internet
Of particular interest to this study is the jettisoning of eugenic language, while retaining many of the assumptions and some of the biological interpretations. Source: Internet
The Ju 87s ventured out in Rotte strength only, often jettisoning their bombs at the first sight of enemy aircraft. Source: Internet