# banding

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈbændɪŋ/ · frequency rank #32,290

## Definitions
1. A pattern of band-like markings.
2. A technique used in the study of wild birds, by attaching a small, individually numbered, metal or plastic tag to their legs or wings.
3. A division into bands or brackets.
4. The formation of a band or brigade.

## Etymology
From band + -ing.

## Easily confused with
- **bandit** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/banding-vs-bandit)
- **basing** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/banding-vs-basing)
- **baring** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/banding-vs-baring)
- **banking** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/banding-vs-banking)
- **binding** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/banding-vs-binding)
- **batting** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/banding-vs-batting)
- **bidding** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/banding-vs-bidding)
- **banning** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/banding-vs-banning)
- **banging** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/banding-vs-banging)
- **bathing** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/banding-vs-bathing)
- **bending** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/banding-vs-bending)
- **bonding** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/banding-vs-bonding)
- **barking** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/banding-vs-barking)
- **bashing** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/banding-vs-bashing)
- **barring** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/banding-vs-barring)
- **bedding** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/banding-vs-bedding)
- **budding** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/banding-vs-budding)
- **bunting** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/banding-vs-bunting)
- **basking** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/banding-vs-basking)
- **bawling** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/banding-vs-bawling)

## Common misspellings (11)
`abnding`, `badning`, `bandding`, `bandign`, `bandingg`, `bandinng`, `bandnig`, `banidng`, `bannding`, `bbanding`, `bnading`

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/banding