dating

/ˈdeɪt.ɪŋ/ · verb

Meaning

To note the time or place of writing or executing; to express in an instrument the time of its execution.
To note or fix the time of (an event); to give the date of.
To determine the age of something.
To take (someone) on a date, or a series of dates.
(by extension) To have a steady relationship with; to be romantically involved with.
(by extension) To have a steady relationship with each other; to be romantically involved with each other.
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.
An estimation of the age of an artifact, biological vestige, linguistic usage, etc.
The setting of a date on which an event or transaction is to take place or take effect.

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