Blanking

Blanking primarily refers to the act of making or becoming blank, empty, or devoid of content. This can manifest physically, such as a sheet of paper remaining unfilled, or mentally, like a sudden memory lapse or a lack of emotional response. It can also describe the act of obscuring something, creating a gap, or removing material from a larger piece. The term often implies a temporary state, easily remedied or changed, but sometimes signifies a more persistent absence or lack.

Blanking meaning with examples

• She was so nervous before the presentation that her mind completely blanked, and she forgot all her prepared remarks. Her audience sat in stunned silence, waiting for the words to come that simply wouldn't. She was so flustered, and this caused a longer moment of blanking until one of her colleagues whispered a cue.
• The machine needed a new paper, which was used to allow for the blanking of a metal plate. This removed the metal as required in production, for instance on the production line for car bodies and the like. There was an error in the system as the device produced too many blanks due to improper operation.
• After the trauma, he experienced emotional blanking; unable to feel joy or sadness, he simply existed, going through the motions of life without any genuine connection. He struggled with everyday life because of this, unable to form the same connections that he once did.
• The artist decided on blanking the background of the painting, to draw the viewers eye and to create a feeling of unease. By removing the backdrop, she forces a focus on the central figures, leading to a greater focus and examination.