debating

de·bate  (d-bt)

v. de·bat·ed, de·bat·ing, de·bates

v.intr.

1. To consider something; deliberate.

2. To engage in argument by discussing opposing points.

3. To engage in a formal discussion or argument. See Synonyms at discuss.

4. Obsolete To fight or quarrel.

v.tr.

1. To deliberate on; consider.

2. To dispute or argue about.

3. To discuss or argue (a question, for example) formally.

4. Obsolete To fight or argue for or over.

n.

1. A discussion involving opposing points; an argument.

2. Deliberation; consideration: passed the motion with little debate.

3. A formal contest of argumentation in which two opposing teams defend and attack a given proposition.

4. Obsolete Conflict; strife.

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[Middle English debaten, from Old French debatre : de-, de- + battre, to beat; see batter¹.]

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de·batement n.

de·bater n.

Translations

debating [dɪˈbeɪtɪŋ]

A. N debating is a difficult skill to learn → el saber debatir es una habilidad difícil de adquirir

B. CPD debating society N → círculo m de debates

debating [dɪˈbeɪtɪŋ] adj [skills] → de débatteur debating chamber
debating chamber n → chambre f des débats
debating society n → société f de débats contradictoires

debating

n → Debattieren nt, → Diskutieren nt

adj attr → Debattier-; debating society → Debattierklub m