sounding

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[ˈsaʊndɪŋ], (Noun)

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- the action of measuring the depth of a body of water

- information or evidence ascertained as a preliminary step before taking action
(e.g: he took soundings about the possibility of moving offices)


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[ˈsaʊndɪŋ], (Adjective)

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- giving forth sound, especially loud or resonant sound
(e.g: he went in with a sounding plunge)


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