Dating Meaning
/ˈdeɪt.ɪŋ/Definition, CEFR level B1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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nounA form of romantic courtship typically between two individuals with the aim of assessing the other's suitability as a partner in an intimate relationship or as a spouse.
"Janet was surprised at how much casual dating had changed since she was last single."
nounAn estimation of the age of an artifact, biological vestige, linguistic usage, etc.
"1922 (July), A. E. Douglass, "Some aspects of the use of the annual rings of trees in climatic study". The Scientific Monthly 15(1): 5-21.
A comparison in seven sequoias between very careful counting and accurate dating in 2,000 years shows an average counting error of 35 years, which is only 1.7 per cent."
"Finally, with the exception of the rug in the paintings of Willem Duyster, the datings of both groups approximately agree;"— 1991, Onno Ydema, Carpets and Their Dating in Netherlandish Paintings, 1540-1700, page 120:
nounThe setting of a date on which an event or transaction is to take place or take effect.
"But C.O.D. datings are relatively rare. They are so disliked by buyers that they are used by sellers only when the latter are quite uncertain of a buyer's ability and willingness to pay."— 1967, Delbert J. Duncan, Charles Franklin Phillips, Retailing: Principles and Methods, page 352:
verbpresent participle and gerund of date
Sentence Examples
Fred took a liking to Jane and started dating her.
Haruyo steeled herself to tell Akiyoshi that she wanted to stop dating him.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
They have been ____ for two years now.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Fred took a liking to Jane and started ____ her.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
They have been ____ for two years now.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Fred took a liking to Jane and started ____ her.