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The correct spelling is dating.

How to pronounce dating

verb

IPA: /ˈdeɪt.ɪŋ/

Say it like: Dat-ing

The correct spelling is dating. To note the time or place of writing or executing; to express in an instrument the time of its execution. For example: "to date a letter, a bond, a deed, or a charter"

Usage Examples

to date a letter, a bond, a deed, or a charter

to date the building of the pyramids

They met a couple of years ago, but have been dating for about five months.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To note the time or place of writing or executing; to express in an instrument the time of its execution.
  2. 2.To note or fix the time of (an event); to give the date of.
  3. 3.To determine the age of something.
  4. 4.To take (someone) on a date, or a series of dates.
  5. 5.(by extension) To have a steady relationship with; to be romantically involved with.

noun

  1. 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.
  2. 2.An estimation of the age of an artifact, biological vestige, linguistic usage, etc.
  3. 3.The setting of a date on which an event or transaction is to take place or take effect.

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