Claiming

What does CLAIMING mean?

Claiming is a form of CLAIM.

1. verb

   assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing

   “He claimed that he killed the burglar”

2. noun

   an assertion of a right (as to money or property)

   “his claim asked for damages”

3. verb

   demand as being one's due or property; assert one's right or title to

   “He claimed his suitcases at the airline counter”

4. noun

   an assertion that something is true or factual

   “his claim that he was innocent”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.