Noun

Singular dating

Plural uncountable

dating (uncountable)

  1. A form of romantic courtship between two individuals who may or may not expect marriage.
    It was a couple of years before he even started dating again.
  2. The process of estimating the age of an artifact or biological vestige.

Derived terms

Verb

dating

  1. Present participle of date.

Anagrams

Mandarin

Verb

dating (Pinyin da3ting1, tra 打聽, sim 打听)

  1. inquire

Derived terms

From Wiktionary under the GNU Free Documentation License.
Mon Mar 1 21:46:37 2010

Dating is a form of courtship, and may include any social activity undertaken by, typically, two persons with the aim of each assessing the other's suitability as a partner in an intimate relationship or as a spouse. The word refers to the act of meeting and engaging in some mutually agreed upon social activity. Traditional dating activities include entertainment or a meal.

In many cultural traditions, a date may be arranged by a third party, who may be a family member, acquaintance, or professional matchmaker. Recently internet dating has become popular.

Although dating etiquette has become more relaxed during the twentieth century, there are considerable differences between social and personal values. For example, when an activity costs money (for example, a meal), traditionally the man was expected to pay; but in recent times the practice of "going Dutch" (splitting the expenses) has become more common and more acceptable. With the wider availability of information about traditionally secretive issues individuals are more open about their interest in sexuality both in form of dating language and dress. The difference in expectation of a date in the male / female view of dating is quite marked and clearly shown by the public advice disseminated by popular media, e.g. magazines, which is in stark contrast. The average duration of courtship before proceeding to engagement or marriage varies considerably throughout the world.

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Sun Feb 14 21:18:26 2010

What are the pros-cons of dating somebody at work?
Q. I'm already dating a guy from work and we have a great relationship except that nobody at work knows and there are rumors about me dating other guys at work. They know I'm dating but because I don't say who they speculate and that's how rumors start. They also tell my bf that he should date so and so. Anyway, what would be the pros of letting people know who am I dating and what would be the cons?
Asked by Susu - Sun Nov 30 20:54:23 2008 - - 12 Answers - 0 Comments

A. theres no pro and con about anything when dating someone at work i think just the rumors and gossip are just getting to ya...you just have to pay attention to your life and your bf. don't listen to what people are saying around at work...thats what THEY think and it shouldn't interfere your relationship with him. ignore those comments and let your life be private...if you don't, your just gonna get caught up into jealousy and eventually its gonna ruin the relationship sooner or later ;D see, i answered your question
Answered by Peek A-Boo I See You - Sun Nov 30 21:45:37 2008

What is the step in-between dating and engagement in a relationship?
Q. my partner and are on our fourth year of being together it gets on my nerves because people ask "are you two dating?" i dont know how to respond because we are together almost 24/7 so i just say "i guess u could say that. we go everywhere together." so what is the official word for being past the stage of dating, and planning on being engaged?
Asked by Harlan - Sun Feb 7 14:06:31 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. 4 years? If you don't buy that girl a ring soon the official word for you will be "single".
Answered by Augydoggy - Sun Feb 7 14:10:32 2010

How come most Asian men equate dating a Latina to dating a beautiful angel?
Q. Especially when dating the ones who can speak Spanish. Is it because all Hispanic girls are physically beautiful and have high moral value ? Most Asian guys try hard to get marry with a Latin lady because they want to have beautiful children with her.
Asked by ChevalierCourageux - Fri Oct 23 01:51:18 2009 - - 14 Answers - 0 Comments

A. boy is quite right, but Latino women are delivered, our educasion is very different from the others, clear that there is everything, and just hope you find the girl of your dreams, and you can have a beautiful family, I'm 19 years old, I am Mexican, and proud of it, thanks for being my friend, one kiss,,,one star,,
Answered by karina esposa de israel - Fri Oct 23 13:46:32 2009

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Sun Jan 3 13:01:07 2010

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Jason Mesnick is No Longer a 'Bachelor' After Marrying Molly Malaney - Wonderwall
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