Combining
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To bring (two or more things or activities) together; to unite.
Example sentence: The key to good decision making is evaluating the available information - the data - and combining it with your own estimates of pluses and minuses. As an economist, I do this every day.
Combination
Part of speech: noun
Definition: The act of combining, the state of being combined or the result of combining.A sequence of numbers or letters used to open a combination lock.One or more elements selected from a set without regard to the order of selection.An association or alliance of people for some common purpose.A combination shot; a billiard; a shot where the cue ball hits a ball that strikes another ball on the table.
Example sentence: For many people, managing pain involves using prescription medicine in combination with complementary techniques like physical therapy, acupuncture, yoga and massage. I appreciate this because I truly believe medical care should address the person as a whole - their mind, body, and spirit.