1. the action of forming or joining together in a group
2. strips or bands of color, material, or markings
3. the practice of placing identifying bands on birds or animals for research
Usage: scientific

1. present participle of band: forming into a group or marking with bands

Examples

• The banding together of local businesses helped revitalize the downtown area.
• The rock showed distinct banding of different colored minerals.
• Scientists use banding to track bird migration patterns.
• The banding on the snake’s back served as camouflage.
• Community members are banding together to oppose the new development.
• The researcher spent the morning banding captured birds before release.
• The fabric featured attractive banding in blue and white.