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dating

dat·ing [ dáyting ]


noun 
Definition:
 
1. activity of going on dates: the activity of going out regularly with somebody as a social or romantic partner

2. archaeology establishing of age of something: the activity of establishing how old an object or substance is, often with the use of sophisticated scientific techniques.
See also  carbon dating


3. finance offering of good credit terms: the provision of generous credit terms with regard to payment dates, e.g. allowing a preferred customer 90 days for repayment rather than the standard 30 days

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