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dating

n. uncountable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈdeɪtɪŋ// UK //dˈeɪtɪŋ// dat·ing

n. the activity of going out with someone you are romantically interested in. It is the period when you are getting to know a person before starting a serious relationship.

n. the practice of engaging in social activities with a potential romantic partner to assess compatibility. Often used to describe the cultural system or stage of life involving these activities.


SIMPLE

Online dating is very popular these days.

CONTEXTUAL

After her divorce, she found that the world of modern dating had changed significantly due to mobile apps.

COMPLEX

Sociologists often study how dating rituals reflect broader shifts in economic independence and gender roles within a given generation.

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Usage

Primarily uncountable when referring to the activity; can be used as a modifier in compound nouns like 'dating app' or 'dating life'.

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