Word
dieting
Phoneticsdi·et·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈdaɪətɪŋ/
UK/dˈaɪətɪŋ/
Uncountable noun
Definition
n. the act of eating less food or only specific types of food to lose weight or improve health.
n. the practice of following a regulated course of food and drink for the purpose of weight reduction or medical management.
Examples
“She says that dieting makes her feel tired and hungry.”
“Many people find that strict dieting is less effective for long-term health than making small, permanent lifestyle changes.”
“The multi-billion dollar wellness industry often promotes extreme dieting as a quick fix, despite clinical evidence suggesting that such restrictive habits can damage metabolic health.”
Examples
simple
“She says that dieting makes her feel tired and hungry.”
contextual
“Many people find that strict dieting is less effective for long-term health than making small, permanent lifestyle changes.”
complex
“The multi-billion dollar wellness industry often promotes extreme dieting as a quick fix, despite clinical evidence suggesting that such restrictive habits can damage metabolic health.”
Usage
Often used as a gerund to describe the ongoing activity or lifestyle choice.
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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