sounding
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nounDefinition 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
See Examples of SOUNDING
- The sailors were taking soundings as the ship approached the coast.
First Known Use of SOUNDING
15th century
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