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dating.

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.

6 characters2 syllables approx.English language

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noun/ˈdeɪt.ɪŋ/UK, US
  1. 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.

    countable · uncountable
    Janet was surprised at how much casual dating had changed since she was last single.
    We met on a popular dating app.
  2. An estimation of the age of an artifact, biological vestige, linguistic usage, etc.

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

    countable · uncountable
verb/ˈdeɪt.ɪŋ/UK, US
  1. present participle and gerund of date

    form-of · gerund · participle · present
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