Tasting (Noun)
Meaning 1
A kind of sensing; distinguishing substances by means of the taste buds; "a wine tasting".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 2
A small amount (especially of food or wine).
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The chef offered us a tasting of his new sauce to get our feedback.
- She poured a small tasting of the expensive wine into our glasses.
- The restaurant provided a free tasting of their signature appetizer.
- The winery offered a tasting of their latest vintage for a small fee.
- The food critic was given a tasting of the new restaurant's entire menu.
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Meaning 3
Taking a small amount into the mouth to test its quality; "cooking was fine but it was the savoring that he enjoyed most".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The chef carefully performed a tasting of the new sauce to ensure it met her standards.
- The wine tasting was a highlight of the evening, with several rare vintages available for sampling.
- She took a small sip, doing a quick tasting to see if the coffee was strong enough.
- The restaurant offered a free tasting of their new menu items to gather feedback from customers.
- The food critic's job involved a lot of tasting, but she never got tired of trying new dishes.