sounding
Pronunciation: [ˈsaʊndɪŋ]
Word
Context: “music”
(noun) the act of making a sound, especially in a musical context. When people play instruments or sing, they create soundings that can be beautiful and enjoyable to listen to.
Example
The soundings from the orchestra filled the room with joy.
Example
The soundings during the rehearsal were not very pleasant at all.
Example
What soundings can we hear from the band tonight?
Context: “science”
(noun) a method used to measure the depth of water or other things under the surface. Scientists use soundings to find out how deep a lake or ocean is.
Example
The soundings showed that the lake was much deeper than we thought.
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Our soundings revealed there were no deep areas in this part of the river.
Example
How accurate are the soundings from the last survey?
Context: “exploration”
(verb) the act of listening or checking what something is like, especially by testing or asking questions. For example, you might sound a friend out about their feelings before making a big decision.
Example
She is sounding out different opinions before making the final choice.
Example
He wasn't sounding out the situation carefully, which led to mistakes.
Example
Are you sounding out your classmates about the new project?
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