Word
mating
Phoneticsmat·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈmeɪtɪŋ/
UK/mˈeɪtɪŋ/
Definitions
01animal reproduction
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Science
n. the act of two animals coming together to have sex and produce young.
n. the pairing of organisms for copulation and reproduction. Uncountable in a general sense, but countable when referring to specific instances.
“Spring is the main mating season for many birds in this forest.”
“Biologists observed the complex mating rituals of the birds of paradise, noting how the males used vibrant plumage to attract a partner.”
02fitting together
C1 · Advanced Technology Technical
adj. describing two parts that are designed to fit perfectly into each other.
adj. denoting two or more parts that fit together or correspond exactly, such as a plug and a socket.
“Check that the mating surfaces of the two pipes are clean before joining them.”
“The engineer specified that the mating components must be machined to a high tolerance to ensure a vacuum-tight seal.”
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Real-World Examples
“After choosing a partner and mating, females typically lay one to four eggs.” “Every winter, a sliver of the South Australian coast hosts the world's largest mating event for giant cuttlefish.” Word family
NOUN
Domain
- 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.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL 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: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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