killing

1.
Globalneutralformal
- The act of causing the death of a person, animal, or other living being; homicide, slaughter, or killing as an action or event.
- The process or result of destroying life, whether lawful (e.g., in war or capital punishment) or unlawful (e.g., murder).
2.
USUKGlobalinformalslang
- A very large profit, success, or advantage; an outcome that yields substantial gain or reward (as in the phrase 'make a killing').
- Something highly effective or extremely successful.

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