Courting vs. Dating

Courtingnoun

courtship; amorous advances

Courtingnoun

a man's courting of a woman; seeking the affections of a woman (usually with the hope of marriage);

Datingnoun

A form of romantic courtship typically between two individuals with the aim of assessing the other's suitability as a partner in an intimate relationship or as a spouse.

Datingnoun

An estimation of the age of an artifact, biological vestige, linguistic usage, etc.

Datingnoun

The setting of a date on which an event or transaction is to take place or take effect.

Datingnoun

use of chemical analysis to estimate the age of geological specimens

Dating

Dating is a stage of romantic relationships practised in Western societies whereby two people meet socially with the aim of each assessing the other's suitability as a prospective partner in a future intimate relationship. It represents a form of courtship, consisting of social activities carried out by the couple, either alone or with others.