What's the difference between perkin and perking?

Perkin


Definition:

  • (n.) A kind of weak perry.

Example Sentences:

  • (1) THE PERKINS FILE Born Susan Elizabeth Perkins, 22 September 1969 in Croydon, south London.
  • (2) This investigation was designed to determine the accuracy of a clinical system, which included 12 ICU bedside stations monitored by a medical mass spectrometer (Perkin-Elmer RMS III, Pomona, CA).
  • (3) Using the Perkin Elmer flame photometer sodium and potassium concentrations have been measured in muscle fibers from the m. ileofibularis of Rana temporaria.
  • (4) Averaged Pulsair measurements agreed well with Perkins applanation tonometry values under general anaesthesia.
  • (5) Perkins was spotted in a small elevator in the building, wearing blue overalls and surrounded by tools and building equipment, and smiling at a woman he came across.
  • (6) A selective ion monitor for the Perkin-Elmer Model 270 gas chromatograph mass spectrometer is described.
  • (7) Kleiner Perkins’ lawyer Lynne Hermle said in closing arguments that Pao’s claims were “meritless and frivolous”.
  • (8) Later that day, Collins, Perkins and Jones were observed meeting again at the Castle pub, moving on to the upmarket Bonnie Gull Seafood Bar in nearby Exmouth Market.
  • (9) Modification of a Perkin-Elmer 603 atomic absorption spectrophotometer by adding a high-intensity tungsten-halogen lamp for background correction significantly improved the detection limit for elements that have analytical wavelengths in the near-ultraviolet and visible regions.
  • (10) Calculations were performed by PE680 and SNGLE programs on data obtained using a Perkin-Elmer Model 3600 data station.
  • (11) Using a Perkin-Elmer 5000 Z instrument with HGA 500 and L'vov platform and by application of oxygen ashing at approx.
  • (12) Some, like Kleiner Perkins and Google Ventures, have deep links to Google… This reminds many of the YouTube acquisition.
  • (13) However, the jury sided with Kleiner Perkins’ case that Pao was fired because she was bad at her job, and was divisive and not a team player.
  • (14) Belcher shot Perkins multiple times in their home on 1 December, and then drove to team headquarters, where he killed himself in front of his coach and general manager after telling them he "wasn't able to get enough help".
  • (15) Vaporizer-equipped machines were tested for inapparent contamination with halothane and enflurane using Perkin-Elmer mass spectrometer.
  • (16) Paul Hollywood rushed to the defence of the show, claiming the fuss would upset fellow judge Mary Berry: Paul Hollywood (@PaulHollywood) At the end of the day Mary & I need something to judge, it's not about melted ice cream but about what's presented to US... #bingate August 27, 2014 Paul Hollywood (@PaulHollywood) I'm glad Mary's not on twitter this would upset her.. #enoughnow August 27, 2014 Presenter Sue Perkins also tried to calm the controversy: Sue Perkins (@sueperkins) Iain's Alaska was out of the freezer for 40 secs.
  • (17) 6346 have been isolated free of each other after successive treatments of the walls with trichloroacetic acid and lysozyme: (a) a mucopeptide consisting of glucosamine, muramic acid, alphain-diaminopimelic acid, glutamic acid and alanine in the molar proportions 1.0:0.8:1.0:1.2:1.7; (b) an insoluble protein; (c) teichoic acid containing phosphorus and glucose in equimolar amounts; (d) teichuronic acid containing equimolar amounts of N-acetylgalactosamine and glucuronic acid, as found by Janczura, Perkins & Rogers (1961).
  • (18) Previous studies (Furneaux, H. M., Perkins, K. K., Freyer, G. A., Arenas, J., and Hurwitz, J.
  • (19) The trial has revealed alleged sexual discrimination not just at Kleiner Perkins but across the tech companies of Silicon Valley, roughly 40 miles south of San Francisco.
  • (20) "I haven't seen any bodies in the street," says social worker Prosper Perkins.

Perking


Definition:

  • (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Perk

Example Sentences:

  • (1) Furthermore, between matches, players can test all their new perks and weapons via an easily accessible firing range – instead of having to try them out in a match.
  • (2) He had earlier seen little support for his push to cut EU pay and perks.
  • (3) A number of companies, including B&Q, Tesco and Morrisons have raised basic pay only to cut perks and premium payments for weekend, holiday or late working.
  • (4) The company previously attracted heavy criticism with plans to eliminate the morning perk of free tea and toast handed out to staff across 230 stores.
  • (5) We’re not asking for perks, just for recognition on how hard we really do work, and not taking a pay cut is part of this.
  • (6) July 8, 2014 Richard Perks (@RichardP_Mintel) Has M&S been switching space from furniture to clothing to make the clothing figures look better?
  • (7) However, BA believes it has tempered willingness to strike by the threat to withdraw travel perks and by running a robust contingency schedule during 22 days for strikes during March, May and June.
  • (8) VIPs, VVIPs or even VVVIPs – almost all government officials – can receive perks ranging from free housing in listed villas with staff paid by the government, bodyguards who act as personal assistants, free flights, unobstructed passage through airports or train stations as well as a significant degree of de facto legal impunity.
  • (9) Yet, the current proposal appears aimed at ludicrously legislating the economic cycle and creating ever higher fixed salaries and perks for those leading the largest banks.
  • (10) BA has offered to reinstate staff travel perks but without the seniority clauses that give long-serving cabin crew priority over junior colleagues.
  • (11) The authors previously reported morning-to-evening changes in ophthalmic measurements at 3 months and at 1-year after radial keratotomy in a self-selected group of patients in the Prospective Evaluation of Radial Keratotomy (PERK) study.
  • (12) They did, however, let the dog diner sit on the banquette to eat his lunch – quite possibly a first – and swiftly perked up when the owner came out to greet him.
  • (13) There are 30 new weapons, including a new class of marksman rifles; Perks now have a points system, allowing you to buy several weaker options or opt for one or two really meaty specials.
  • (14) She apparently thought she could “conscientiously object” and keep the perks of the job she conscientiously objects to performing at the same time.
  • (15) Always a good cook, she had a Damascene moment one day when, looking for a way to perk up a slightly flat pasta dish, she gave it a squeeze of lemon.
  • (16) Should pensioners forfeit perks or Labour impose a higher corporation tax?
  • (17) More highly myopic patients in the PERK population (-4.50 to -8.00 diopters [D]) demonstrated corneas that are 0.08 to 0.10 mm steeper than the less myopic population (-2.00 to -3.12 D).
  • (18) A proposed deal was reached in May, but one which included sanctions against crew who had been on strike and deprived low-paid staff of travel perks.
  • (19) These days the Radiohead frontman tries to calm himself down – and perk up his spirits – with yoga and meditation.
  • (20) The business's values, which include "putting the happiness of partners at the centre of everything we do", have not always been fashionable but the formula of rewarding staff – on top of the bonus staff will receive discounts and perks ranging from subsidised holidays to sailing clubs and theatre outings worth £120m this year – went from strength to strength during the recession.

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