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debating

Saydi-BAYT-ing/dɪˈbeɪtɪŋ/

Pluraldebatings

2 meanings of debating

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  1. 1
    nouncountable or uncountable
    The activity of arguing for and against a topic in an organized way.

    Like a friendly contest where two sides try to win with words instead of strength.

    Debating taught her to think clearly under pressure.

    He joined the school club to get better at debating.

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  2. 2
    verb
    Present participle of debate. Use this form for an action happening right now.

    The students are debating the new rules in class.

    We were debating where to eat all evening.

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debating is a form of debate

debate, verb: To argue about something with other people, usually in public. Full entry

Forms
debatedebates he/she/itdebating -ing formdebated past tense, past participle
Spelling
debate → debating: drop the e, add -ing

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