fingering Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the placement of the fingers for playing different notes (or sequences of notes) on a musical instrument
  2. noun touching something with the fingers
  3. verb feel or handle with the fingers
    finger; thumb.
    • finger the binding of the book
  4. verb examine by touch
    feel; finger.
    • Feel this soft cloth!
    • The customer fingered the sweater
  5. verb search for on the computer
    finger.
    • I fingered my boss and found that he is not logged on in the afternoons
  6. verb indicate the fingering for the playing of musical scores for keyboard instruments
    finger.

WordNet

Fin"ger*ing noun
Definitions
  1. The act or process of handling or touching with the fingers.
    The mere sight and fingering of money. Grew.
  2. The manner of using the fingers in playing or striking the keys of an instrument of music; movement or management of the fingers in playing on a musical instrument, in typewriting, etc.
  3. The marking of the notes of a piece of music to guide or regulate the action or use of the fingers.
  4. Delicate work made with the fingers. Spenser.

Webster 1913