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Princeton's WordNet

  1. dating, geological datingnoun

    use of chemical analysis to estimate the age of geological specimens

Wiktionary

  1. datingnoun

    A 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. The result of dating may at any time lead to friendship, any level of intimate relationship, marriage, or no relation.

  2. datingnoun

    An estimation of the age of an artifact, biological vestige, linguistic usage, etc.

  3. datingnoun

    The setting of a date on which an event or transaction is to take place or take effect.

ChatGPT

  1. dating

    Dating generally refers to the process of getting to know another person in a romantic or intimate context with the intention of potentially forming a romantic relationship. It involves spending time together, engaging in activities planned by both individuals, and exploring whether there is compatibility and mutual interest. Dating can take various forms and can involve casual or more serious relationships, depending on the individuals involved and their respective goals and intentions.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Dating

    of Date

Wikidata

  1. Dating

    Dating is a form of courtship consisting of social activities done by two people with the aim of each assessing the other's suitability as a partner in an intimate relationship or as a spouse. While the term has several meanings, it usually refers to the act of meeting and engaging in some mutually agreed upon social activity in public, together, as a couple. The protocols and practices of dating, and the terms used to describe it, vary considerably from country to country. The most common idea is two people trying out a relationship and exploring whether they're compatible by going out together in public as a couple, who may or may not yet be having sexual relations. This period of courtship is sometimes seen as a precursor to engagement or marriage.

Editors Contribution

  1. datingverb

    Verb form of the word date.

    Dating is a wonderful experience, to share time with a person and get to know them.


    Submitted by MaryC on April 8, 2020  

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of dating in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of dating in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of dating in a Sentence

  1. Store Owner:

    It’s basic marketing, to make sure you’re broadcasting your message to the audience that you’re wishing to capture, if life is easy when you’re dating an athlete, why not broadcast in this sort of a venue?

  2. Alejandra Colom:

    Dating the top dog, whether it's the guy on the soccer team or the leader of the gang, gives a girl some status and this is related to protection and relative - and temporary - power.

  3. Christie Brinkley:

    Did you ever notice when you read a magazine profile on a woman usually the first paragraph will include her age and often marital status and dating or marital history, these are barely if ever mentioned in a profile on a man. The implications and rules are limitations so yeah maybe we do have to keep proving ourselves, and break the rules and stereotype.

  4. Rick Scott:

    We will prohibit a person from possessing or purchasing a firearm if they are subject to an injunction for protection against stalking, cyberstalking, dating violence, repeat violence, sexual violence or domestic violence.

  5. Nour Fraij:

    It's very normal to see a heterosexual dating show. It's been around since dating shows started, the fact that this is the first sexually fluid season in the Nour Fraij, it's groundbreaking.

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