1. the process or action of making something smooth
2. a technique used in statistics or data analysis to reduce noise or fluctuations
Usage: technical

1. making something smooth or smoother by removing roughness or irregularities
Usage: present participle of smooth
2. making something easier or less difficult
Usage: present participle of smooth

Examples

• She was smoothing the wrinkles out of her dress.
• The carpenter spent hours smoothing the wooden surface.
• The diplomat worked on smoothing relations between the two countries.
• Data smoothing helps identify trends in the statistics.
• The smoothing of the road made driving much easier.
• He applied a smoothing cream to reduce skin irritation.
• The smoothing process removed all the rough edges.