Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

sounding

noun / verb
/ˈsaʊndɪŋ/
Definition
The act of producing a sound, especially in a deliberate way.
Examples
  • The doctor performed a sounding to check the bladder’s depth.
  • The band was sounding great during their rehearsal.
  • She was sounding out her ideas before presenting them.
Meaning
Sounding can refer to both the process of measuring the depth of water and the general act of making a sound or noise.
Synonyms
  • measurement
  • exploration
  • audition
  • emit
  • resonate