Contracting and Contract

Contracting

Contracting noun - The act or process of reducing the size or volume of something by or as if by pressing.

Contract is a synonym for contracting. In some cases you can use "Contract" instead the word "Contracting" as a verb or an adjective.

Contract

Contract noun - A formal agreement to fulfill an obligation.

Contracting is a synonym for contract. Sometimes you can use "Contracting" instead an adjective "Contract".

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