dating

/ˈdeɪt.ɪŋ/
noun

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.

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Noun 3 meanings

  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.

    “Janet was surprised at how much casual dating had changed since she was last single.”

  2. An estimation of the age of an artifact, biological vestige, linguistic usage, etc.

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

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DATING at a glance

DATING has 6 letters and scores 8 points in Scrabble (D 2 + A 1 + T 1 + I 1 + N 1 + G 2) and 10 in Words With Friends, before board bonuses. It ranks #1,984 by how often it appears in everyday English. It is valid in ENABLE, NWL2023, Collins/SOWPODS.

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  • EATING7
  • RATING7
  • HATING10
  • DARING8
  • MATING9
  • GATING8
  • DOTING8
  • BATING9
  • SATING7
  • DAZING17
  • DAEING8
  • FATING10
  • DITING8
  • DAWING11

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