redlining Meaning & Definition
What Does Redlining Mean?
As a noun, redlining means The process of or an instance of redlining. It can also mean The systematic denial of various services to residents of specific, often racially associated, neighborhoods or communities, either directly or through the selective raising of prices. As a verb, it means present participle and gerund of redline. As a verb, it means To mark a drawing or document for correction or modification.
Redlining in Brief
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Antonyms | greenline |
| Plural | redlinings |
Redlining Definition (Noun)
- The process of or an instance of redlining.
- The systematic denial of various services to residents of specific, often racially associated, neighborhoods or communities, either directly or through the selective raising of prices.
Redlining as a Verb
- present participle and gerund of redline
Verb
- To mark a drawing or document for correction or modification.
- To run an internal combustion engine to its maximum or maximum recommended speed.
- To deny or complicate access to services (such as banking, insurance, or healthcare) to residents in specific, often racially determined, areas.
Synonyms of Redlining
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Redlining synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Redlining
Word Forms & Grammar
redlining (countable and uncountable, plural redlinings)
redlining
Words That Rhyme With Redlining
Origin of Redlining
(systematic denial): From the red outlines used by the HOLC to mark D-rated neighborhoods with minority occupants.[1]
Quick Answers About Redlining
Is redlining a noun or a verb?
Redlining is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is the opposite of redlining?
The opposite of redlining is greenline.
What is the plural of redlining?
The plural of redlining is redlinings.