Sounding

/ˈsaʊndɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The act or process of measuring the depth of a body of water.

The sailor took several soundings to determine the ocean floor's depth.

A statement or expression of opinion.

The politician's sounding on social issues was closely analyzed by the media.

verb

Present participle of sound, meaning to make a noise or to inquire.

She was sounding out the opinions of her colleagues before making a decision.

adjective

Of or relating to sound; having the quality of sound.

The sounding waves reverberated throughout the canyon.

Resonant; capable of producing sound.

The sounding brass instrument filled the concert hall with music.

Middle English, from the verb 'sounen' meaning 'to sound or make noise'.

sounding out

the act of determining someone’s opinions or intentions.

sounding board

a person or group whose reactions are sought to help evaluate an idea or project.

echo

a reflected sound that is heard again.

resonance

the quality in a sound of being deep, full, and reverberating.

sonar

a method for detecting objects underwater using sound.

To test the waters or gauge someone's reaction.

He was just sounding around to see if she was interested.

A method of exploration or investigation.

We're just sounding this out before making a decision.