relaying

USAGE SUMMARY

The phrase "relaying" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to the act of passing on information or messages from one person or place to another. Example: "She is relaying the important updates to the team during the meeting."

✓ Grammatically correct

News & Media

Encyclopedias

Science

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

60 human-written examples

What struck me, on listening to the edit (much more was said in the studio than was broadcast), was the impossibility of relaying the complexity of the Sun's story in 40 minutes.

The Guardian

For most people there's no sense of connection, despite the fact that to have a sense of anything involves the protein ion channels and neurotransmitter receptors in our brains relaying the electrical and chemical signals that constitute thought.

The Guardian

This week, Wootton was granted a Mayfair sit-down with triumphantly returning judges Simon Cowell and Cheryl Cole, and was so intent on relaying the machinations of this secretive powerbase that he penned a first-person thinkpiece on the matter, almost as though he'd been allowed to sit in on the Yalta conference and felt moved to offer the first draft of history for posterity.

The Guardian - TV & Radio

Stach is relaying this brief history while driving us the 90 or so minutes from the airport to his house.

The Guardian - Music

It was therefore awkward for the president when the government was accused of relaying in other places the handful of mines it had cleared in the far north and of signing a contract to buy new mines.

The Economist

Versions of the same genes are found in people, where they produce a protein responsible for relaying signals from the outside of a cell to the molecules that make up its internal skeleton.Since changes in this internal skeleton may be critical for cancer-cell migration, identifying compounds that interact with steerins is a useful step forward.

The Economist

Next door, three more agents scan 25 screens relaying footage from video cameras along the border, looking for possible incursions.

The Economist

From its tin rooftops scouts peer over to the United States, monitoring the movements of Mr Jiménez and his colleagues and relaying their positions by mobile phone to migrants as they creep across the border.

The Economist

The estimated 30,000 government censors behind the world's most elaborate censorship programme known as the Great Firewall of China by detractors, and as the Golden Shield by the Communist Party work hard to hunt down proxies and prevent them from relaying data into the country.The anti-censorship community is developing new ways to evade censors in response.

The Economist

Alexander was a colonel in Grenada where, with loans from brothers John and William (the family was a mini-enterprise in itself), he bought a slave plantation and called it Westerhall.Even the women who stayed could be said to have left in imagination, hungry for news of war and promotion, relaying information and waiting if only for a parcel of refined sugar or Indian muslin.

The Economist

For instance, an app called Street Bump, released by the city of Boston, uses a smartphone's sensors to identify whenever a car is jolted, relaying that information to the city's road-maintenance team.

The Economist

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

When using "relaying", consider the context to ensure it accurately conveys the method and purpose of transmitting information. Using "relaying" suggests a process where something is passed along from one point to another, possibly through intermediaries.

Common error

Avoid using "relaying" when simpler terms like "telling" or "informing" would suffice. "Relaying" is best suited for situations where the transmission involves multiple steps or parties, rather than a direct exchange.

Linguistic Context

The primary grammatical function of "relaying" is as a present participle or gerund form of the verb "relay". It functions as a verb when used in continuous tenses (e.g., "is relaying") and as a noun when used as a gerund (e.g., "Relaying information is important"). Ludwig AI confirms its correct usage.

Expression frequency: Very common

Frequent in

News & Media

37%

Encyclopedias

16%

Science

15%

Less common in

Formal & Business

5%

Wiki

0%

Reference

0%

Ludwig's WRAP-UP

In summary, "relaying" is a grammatically sound and frequently used term for describing the act of transmitting information from one point to another, often through intermediaries. Ludwig AI validates its correct usage across diverse contexts, primarily in news and media, encyclopedias, and scientific domains. It maintains a neutral register, making it suitable for both formal and informal communication. When choosing between "relaying" and other similar terms, consider the specific nuance you wish to convey, such as the directness of communication or the presence of intermediaries.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

transmitting

Focuses on the act of sending something, whether information or a signal, from one point to another.

conveying

Emphasizes the successful communication of a message or idea to someone.

communicating

Highlights the general process of exchanging information or ideas.

passing on

Implies a simple, direct transfer of information from one person to another.

broadcasting

Refers to the widespread dissemination of information to a large audience.

reporting

Suggests a more formal and detailed account of events or information.

disseminating

Implies a wide distribution of information, often for a specific purpose.

channeling

Suggests directing or guiding something, such as information or resources.

transferring

Highlights the movement of something from one place or person to another.

forwarding

Implies sending something onward to its destination.

FAQs

What does "relaying" mean?

"Relaying" refers to passing information or signals from one person or place to another, often involving intermediaries or multiple stages. It implies a process of transmission rather than a direct communication.

What can I say instead of "relaying"?

Depending on the context, you can use alternatives like "transmitting", "conveying", "communicating", or "passing on".

How is "relaying" different from "communicating"?

"Communicating" is a broader term for exchanging information, while "relaying" specifically implies passing information along a chain or through intermediaries. Relaying is a specific form of "communicating".

Is "relaying" formal or informal?

"Relaying" is generally considered a neutral term suitable for both formal and informal contexts, though it often appears in more technical or descriptive writing.