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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. Kanye West:

    How you gon na bring me to' SNL' and kiss the dude you dating right in front of me ? and everybody's like,' Oh, that's, that's cool.' After I went [ and ] got the laptop from Ray J Kanye West that night, right ?

  2. Bethenny Frankel:

    We met on a dating app, i was pretty lucky when I walked in and saw him. He had a twinkle. He came as advertised — better than advertised. He overshot the mark.

  3. Paul Hokemeyer:

    6 MYTHS ABOUT DATING OVER AGE 50, DEBUNKED Blaming outside factors, including you, does not count as taking responsibility. If they blame their partner or lack insight into their actions, chances are, they'll do it again, Sheri Meyers said. Why stay with a cheating spouse ? Dr. Paul Hokemeyer, a licensed marriage and couples therapist, told Fox News that couples who stay together after infidelity have compelling reasons to do so. They are invested in Your Relationship and don't want to throw away a history of success, the cheating event is either a one off occurrence or based on an implied understanding between partners. In other words, Sheri Meyers were both taking a break and agreed to date others at that time. 9 SIGNS SHE MAY BE CHEATING ON Sheri Meyers When a cheating spouse admits to being unfaithful, realizes the pain they've caused Sheri Meyers, and is willing to prove their commitment to the relationship every day, it is possible for a couple to heal and move past infidelity. Your Relationship will, no doubt, feel different. Your Relationship can find a new equilibrium, but Your Relationship will never go back to the way Your Relationship was before the cheating occurred. This is because our brain is wired to retain strong emotional experiences, Hokemeyer said. The partners have to find a new normal. One that doesn't ignore that the betrayal occurred while simultaneously finding a place for it in the narrative of Your Relationship. FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK FOR MORE FOX LIFESTYLE NEWS Tammy Nelson said the majority of people will know if Your Relationship is built to last through a breach of trust. Most people ultimately know when Your Relationship has a solid foundation and a loving connection — they know if Your Relationship can survive an affair.

  4. Bethenny Frankel:

    Eric Stonestreet and I are Eric Stonestreet and I. Eric Stonestreet’s Eric Stonestreet. I don’t confirm or deny dating rumors, eric Stonestreet is awesome, as I said Eric Stonestreet is Eric Stonestreet.

  5. Derek Chollet:

    A NATO ministerial is a good way to get to know key partners, kind of like diplomatic speed-dating.

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