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Meaning of "dating" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF DATING

dating  [ˈdeɪtɪŋ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF DATING

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Dating is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES DATING MEAN IN ENGLISH?

dating

Dating

Dating is a part of human mating process whereby two people meet socially for companionship, beyond the level of friendship, or with the aim of each assessing the other's suitability as a partner in an intimate relationship or marriage. It can be a form of courtship consisting of social activities done by the couple. 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, and vary from time to time. The most common idea is two people trying out a relationship and exploring whether they are 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.

Definition of dating in the English dictionary

The definition of dating in the dictionary is any of several techniques, such as radioactive dating, dendrochronology, or varve dating, for establishing the age of rocks, palaeontological or archaeological specimens, etc.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH DATING


accommodating
əˈkɒməˌdeɪtɪŋ
awaiting
əˈweɪtɪŋ
calculating
ˈkælkjʊˌleɪtɪŋ
communicating
kəˈmjuːnɪˌkeɪtɪŋ
decorating
ˈdɛkəˌreɪtɪŋ
devastating
ˈdɛvəˌsteɪtɪŋ
fascinating
ˈfæsɪˌneɪtɪŋ
frustrating
frʌˈstreɪtɪŋ
humiliating
hjuːˈmɪlɪeɪtɪŋ
incorporating
ɪnˈkɔːpəˌreɪtɪŋ
intellidating
ɪnˈtɛlɪˌdeɪtɪŋ
intimidating
ɪnˈtɪmɪdeɪtɪŋ
nonintimidating
ˌnɒnɪnˈtɪmɪˌdeɪtɪŋ
operating
ˈɒpəreɪtɪŋ
rating
ˈreɪtɪŋ
rotating
rəʊˈteɪtɪŋ
skating
ˈskeɪtɪŋ
stimulating
ˈstɪmjʊˌleɪtɪŋ
unaccommodating
ˌʌnəˈkɒmədeɪtɪŋ
waiting
ˈweɪtɪŋ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE DATING

date-stamp
dateable
dated
datedly
datedness
Datel
dateless
dateline
dater
dates
Datin
dating agency
dating service
datival
dative
dative bond
datively
dato
datolite
datto

WORDS THAT END LIKE DATING

accounting
beating
boating
captivating
central heating
cheating
coating
dominating
eating
floating
heating
mating
oscillating
overheating
penetrating
plating
repeating
seating
star rating
sweating
vibrating

Synonyms and antonyms of dating in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «DATING»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «dating» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of dating

Translation of «dating» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF DATING

Find out the translation of dating to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of dating from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «dating» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

约会
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

citas
570 millions of speakers

English

dating
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

डेटिंग
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

التي يرجع تاريخها
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

знакомства
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

namoro
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ডেটিং
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

rencontre
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Dating
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Dating
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

年代測定
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

데이트
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Dating
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

hẹn hò
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

டேட்டிங்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

डेटिंग
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

escort
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

incontri
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

randki
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

знайомства
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

matrimoniale
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

χρονολόγηση
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

dating
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

dejting
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

dating
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of dating

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «DATING»

The term «dating» is very widely used and occupies the 3.379 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «DATING» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «dating» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «dating» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about dating

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10 QUOTES WITH «DATING»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word dating.
1
Ben Affleck
Rumors about me? Calista Flockhart, Pam Anderson, and Matt Damon. That's who I'm dating.
2
Jules Asner
I'm a bad dater - I'm just not good at it. It's so weird dating in this town. It's like high school. I get a lot of people who have their publicist call my agent to ask, 'Is she dating anyone?'
3
Greg Behrendt
I think probably - I think, you know, when you're first dating somebody, if they're just not that physical with you, if they don't want to make concrete plans with you, you know, if they're sort of ambiguous about where everything is going, I think that's a pretty good sign that they're not into you.
4
Greg Behrendt
I've never tried to pass myself off as anything more than a comedian who wrote a dating book.
5
Julie Bowen
I've had a little bad, bad media luck the new year. Well, apparently I'm dating Bill Clinton, which makes me nervous. I didn't know, though.
6
Kurt Braunohler
Who would want to get back together with Taylor Swift after having dated her? I'm sure dating her is like talking to a white sheet of paper with a little bit of vanilla ice cream on it that doesn't say anything.
7
Toni Braxton
Dating is different when you get older. You're not as trusting, or as eager to get back out there and expose yourself to someone.
8
Brooke Burns
I love being a single mom. But it's definitely different when you're dating.
9
John Bytheway
While I am aware of no counsel on whether kissing should be reserved only for post-mission dating or courtship, I am aware of plenty of counsel concerning honesty in our actions and treating others with respect and kindness. Casual attitudes about expressions of affection such as kissing can cause much grief and heartache.
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John Bytheway
An important part of dating is communicating. We communicate by sharing our thoughts, ideas, and feelings. We enjoy being with someone when we have an easy time communicating or when we have a lot to talk about.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «DATING»

Discover the use of dating in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to dating and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Not Another Dating Book: A Devotional Guide to All Your ...
Renee Fisher, a refreshing new voice for today's generation, pulls no punches as she addresses the real, relevant questions and issues young adults encounter today: How do I honor God with my body? What's the deal with online dating?
Renee Fisher, 2012
2
I Kissed Dating Goodbye: A New Attitude Toward Relationships ...
More than 800,000 copies later, I Kissed Dating Goodbye, with its inspiring call to sincere love, real purity, and purposeful singleness, remains the benchmark for books on Christian dating.
Joshua Harris, 2012
3
How to Get a Date Worth Keeping: Be Dating in Six Months Or ...
Helps get single men and women into the dating market and into dating shape through a series of soul-searching questions about beliefs, fears, fantasies, false religion, and excuses, followed by practical exercises to propel them on the ...
Henry Cloud, 2005
4
Dating For Dummies
If you’re looking for a fun Saturday night date or a happily-ever-after mate, this is the guide for you.
Joy Browne, 2011
5
Radiocarbon Dating
How does it work? What can it date? In answering these basic questions, this book also poses others, for radiocarbon is not quite as straightforward as it may seem.
Sheridan Bowman, 1990
6
Modern Dating: A Field Guide
The only rule is that there are no rules, but this book will be there for guidance, or just for laughs, every step of the way.
Chiara Atik, 2013
7
The Dating Black Book
In this groundbreaking manual, The Dating Black Book, you're going to learn about women, attraction, and relationships like never before.
Carlos Xuma, 2007
8
Devotions for Dating Couples: Building a Foundation for ...
The essence of a true soul mate relationship is that of deep spiritual connection. This dynamic book, Devotions for Dating Couples, offers guidance for deepening your commitment to God as individuals and as a couple.
Ben Young, 2002
9
Autistics' Guide to Dating: A Book by Autistics, for ...
This book presents strategies for overcoming social skills deficits and sensory issues, to make for relationship success.
Jody John Ramey, Emilia Murry Ramey, 2008
10
Boundaries in Dating: How Healthy Choices Grow Healthy ...
Boundaries in Dating provides a way to think, solve problems, and enjoy the benefits of dating in the fullest way, including increasing the ability to find and commit to a marriage partner.
Henry Cloud, John Townsend, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «DATING»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term dating is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Iranian 'Tinder' Seeks to Encourage Marriage But Not Dating
In Iran, dating is frowned upon by traditional and religious families and forbidden by the state, so finding the person to share one's life with can ... «TIME, Jul 15»
2
Is Nick Grimshaw dating photographer Michael Mayren?
Either way, nice work Nicholas and if you aren't dating Michael, can we? He's a total babe and his Instagram of his photographic work is ... «Sugarscape, Jul 15»
3
Caroline Brealey :What TV Show 'Married at First Sight' Tells Us …
The fact that people are willing to marry a complete stranger gives a clear indication of what dating is really like in 2015 - a messy minefield! «Huffington Post UK, Jul 15»
4
2 Sisters goes speed dating for recruits
Similar to speed dating, each company moved from table to table to showcase their company, products and locations, according to the food ... «FoodManufacture.co.uk, Jul 15»
5
Watch: Young Indians break social taboos with dating apps
Dating apps are tempting more and more young indians to break social taboos. Recently, users of a popular social dating app turned up to the ... «Hindustan Times, Jul 15»
6
Fascinating archive footage of Maidenhead dating back to 1926 …
Archive footage of Maidenhead dating as far back as 1926 has been released as part of the British Film Institute's (BFI) Britain on Film project. 1. «Maidenhead Advertiser, Jul 15»
7
How Making Mom Friends Is Like Dating
You've probably heard this before, but making mom friends is eerily similar to picking up guys. I'll strike up a conversation. If we have a ... «TIME, Jul 15»
8
Chloe Bartoli: Did She Date Scott Disick When She Was Just 15?
Scott Disick has been dating Kourtney Kardashian since 2006, so was Chloe Bartoli, who's now 25, 15 when he dated her? Find out! Ever since ... «Hollywood Life, Jul 15»
9
7 Drawbacks Of Online Dating, According To Science
The upside of online dating is obvious: It's an easy way to meet a bunch of potential dates whenever you want. But does all of that quantity and ... «Huffington Post, Jul 15»
10
'A little dating community': Marriages emerge from BYU Student …
At BYU, some end up dating and sometimes marrying those they see the most — other student-athletes at the Student Athlete Building. «Deseret News, Jul 15»

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