debating

UK
/dɪˈbeɪtɪŋ/
US
/dɪˈbeɪtɪŋ/
debatingnoun
Translations
The school organized a debating competition.
Школа организовала соревнование по дебатам.
The debating of the new policy took several hours.
Обсуждение новой политики заняло несколько часов.
Additional translations
Definitions
The activity or practice of taking part in formal discussions in which opposing arguments are presented.
University debating helps students sharpen their reasoning skills.
debatinggerund / present participle
UK
/dɪˈbeɪtɪŋ/
US
/dɪˈbeɪtɪŋ/
Used attributively before a noun to describe something connected with or engaged in debate.
Definitions
Connected with or engaged in debating; relating to debate.
She joined the school's debating club.
debateverb

debating

Gerund

debated
Past Simple
debated
Past Participle
debating
Gerund
UK
/dɪˈbeɪt/
US
/dɪˈbeɪt/
Translations
They often debate about politics.
Они часто дискутируют о политике.
The committee will debate the new proposal tomorrow.
Комитет будет обсуждать новое предложение завтра.
The students like to debate on various topics.
Студенты любят спорить на различные темы.
Definitions
To engage in argument or discussion, especially in a formal manner.
The students will debate the merits of the new policy in class tomorrow.
To consider or deliberate on something, often with oneself.
She debated whether to accept the job offer or continue her studies.
debatenoun
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A formal discussion on a particular topic in a public meeting or legislative assembly, in which opposing arguments are put forward.
The debate on climate change policies lasted for over three hours in the parliament.
A competitive event in which individuals or teams argue for or against a given topic.
She won first place in the national debate competition.
A general discussion or argument about a particular topic.
There has been much debate about the effectiveness of the new education policy.
debateadjective
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Relating to or associated with formal argumentation or the activity of competitive debating (used before a noun).
The school’s debate club is hosting a regional tournament next week.