What does "seating" mean?

1. (available chairs) the chairs or places provided for people to sit in a building or vehicle. 2. (a session for a meal) a specific time when a group of people are served a meal in a restaurant. 3. (mechanical support) the part of a machine where another part fits or rests.

seating

US //ˈsitɪŋ// UK //sˈiːtɪŋ// seat·ing

1 available chairs (n.)
B1 Intermediate

the chairs or places provided for people to sit in a building or vehicle.

the provision or arrangement of chairs or other places for people to sit. Uncountable in this collective sense.

Example

The stadium has enough seating for over fifty thousand fans.

Example

The architect prioritised ergonomic seating in the auditorium to ensure that attendees remained comfortable during long lectures and performances.
2 a session for a meal (n.)
B2 Upper Intermediate Cooking

a specific time when a group of people are served a meal in a restaurant.

a specific period of time during which a group of people are admitted to a meal or performance.

Example

The restaurant is very busy, so we have booked the second seating at 8:00 PM.

Example

Due to the high demand for the holiday brunch, the hotel management decided to offer three separate seatings throughout the afternoon.

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3 mechanical support (n.)
C2 Proficiency Technical Science

the part of a machine where another part fits or rests.

the fitted support or housing in which a component of a structure or machine is placed. Often technical in context.

Example

The engineer checked the seating of the valve to make sure it was tight.

Example

The technician noted that the improper seating of the bearing was causing significant vibration within the primary engine assembly.