1. plural of neutering; instances or acts of surgically removing the reproductive organs of an animal, typically to prevent breeding
Usage: commonly used in veterinary and animal care contexts
2. plural of neutering; instances of weakening, reducing the effectiveness of, or making something harmless or ineffectual
Usage: figurative use

Examples

• The veterinary clinic performed several neuterings last week.
• Many animal shelters recommend neuterings to control pet populations.
• The new regulations resulted in the neuterings of several enforcement mechanisms.
• Spaying and neuterings are routine procedures at most animal hospitals.
• The committee's neuterings of the original proposal left it ineffective.