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Definition of dating

dating

/ˈdeɪtɪŋ/
dat · ing
Plural:datings
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• noun

1

The practice of going out on social or romantic appointments with a partner or prospective partner.

Example

"Online dating has transformed the way people meet romantic partners in the twenty-first century."

2

The scientific or historical determination of the age or period of origin of an artifact, fossil, rock, or document.

Example

"Radiocarbon dating confirmed that the ancient wooden vessel was more than three thousand years old."

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• Nearby Words

dateline
dater
datestamp
dating
datum
datura
daub

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dating. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dating
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