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   Sound·ing

   /ˈsoundiNG/

   

   noun

   • 1. the action or process of measuring the depth of the sea or other body of water.
   • ▪ a measurement taken by sounding.
   • ▪ the determination of any physical property at a depth in the sea or at a height in the atmosphere.
   • ▪ the area of sea close to the shore which is shallow enough for the bottom to be reached by means of a sounding line. archaic
   • 2. information or evidence ascertained as a preliminary step before deciding on a course of action: "he's been taking soundings about the possibility of moving his offices"

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