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1sounding
adjective sound·ing \ˈsau̇n-diŋ\
Definition of SOUNDING
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First Known Use of SOUNDING
14th century
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2sounding
noun
: a measurement of the depth of water
: something that is done to find out what people think about something
Full Definition of SOUNDING
1
a : measurement of depth especially with a sounding line b : the depth so ascertained c plural : a place or part of a body of water where a hand sounding line will reach bottom
2
: measurement of atmospheric conditions at various heights
3
: a probe, test, or sampling of opinion or intention
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First Known Use of SOUNDING
15th century
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