Meating vs. Meeting: What's the Difference?
Edited by Sumera Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Published on October 13, 2023
"Meating" is an incorrect spelling. The correct spelling is "Meeting," which refers to a gathering or assembly of people for a specific purpose.
Which is correct: Meating or Meeting
How to spell Meeting?
Meating is Incorrect
Meeting is Correct
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Key Differences
Remember, "Meat" is edible; "Meet" is what people do.
Sawaira Riaz
Oct 13, 2023
Think of "Greeting" when you spell "Meeting."
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Oct 13, 2023
"Eating meat" doesn't mean "Meeting."
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Oct 13, 2023
Always double the "e" for the gathering sense: "Meeting."
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Oct 13, 2023
Recall: You "Meet" people at a "Meeting."
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Oct 13, 2023
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Meating and Meeting Definitions
Meeting
Meeting refers to the act of coming together or encountering someone.
Their first meeting was unforgettable.
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Meeting
Meeting can signify an event at which a public competition or exhibition is held.
An annual track and field meeting.
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Meeting
Meeting implies the place or point where two things come together.
The meeting of two rivers.
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Meeting
Meeting is an assembly or gathering of people for discussion or action.
We have a team meeting tomorrow.
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Oct 02, 2023
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Meeting
Meeting can denote a group of people, especially Quakers, gathered for worship.
A Quaker meeting.
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Meeting
An assembly or gathering of people, as for a business, social, or religious purpose.
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Meeting
The act of persons or things that meet.
Meeting him will be exciting.
I enjoy meeting new people.
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Meeting
A gathering of persons for a purpose; an assembly.
We need to have a meeting about that soon.
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Meeting
(collective) The people at such a gathering.
What has the meeting decided.
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Meeting
An encounter between people, even accidental.
They came together in a chance meeting on the way home from work.
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Meeting
A place or instance of junction or intersection; a confluence.
Earthquakes occur at the meeting of tectonic plates.
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Meeting
A religious service held by a charismatic preacher in small towns in the United States.
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Meeting
(Quakerism) An administrative unit in the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers).
Denver meeting is a part of Intermountain yearly meeting.
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Meeting
A junction, crossing, or union; as, the meeting of the roads or of two rivers.
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Meeting
A congregation; a collection of people; a convention; as, a large meeting; an harmonious meeting.
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Meeting
An assembly for worship; as, to attend meeting on Sunday; - in England, applied distinctively and disparagingly to the worshiping assemblies of Dissenters.
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Meeting
A formally arranged gathering;
Next year the meeting will be in Chicago
The meeting elected a chairperson
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Meeting
The social act of assembling for some common purpose;
His meeting with the salesmen was the high point of his day
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Meeting
A small informal social gathering;
There was an informal meeting in my livingroom
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Meeting
A casual or unexpected convergence;
He still remembers their meeting in Paris
There was a brief encounter in the hallway
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Meeting
The act of joining together as one;
The merging of the two groups occurred quickly
There was no meeting of minds
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Meeting
A place where things merge or flow together (especially rivers);
Pittsburgh is located at the confluence of the Allegheny and Monongahela rivers
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FAQs
Why is it called Meeting?
It's called "Meeting" because it denotes the act of people coming together, from the verb "meet."
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Oct 13, 2023
Is Meeting an abstract noun?
No, it's a concrete noun as it can have a physical presence.
Aimie Carlson
Oct 13, 2023
Which article is used with Meeting?
Both "a" and "the" can be used depending on context.
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Oct 13, 2023
Which preposition is used with Meeting?
"At" or "in," as in "at a meeting" or "in a meeting."
Sara Rehman
Oct 13, 2023
Is Meeting a negative or positive word?
Neutral, but context determines its connotation.
Harlon Moss
Oct 13, 2023
Which conjunction is used with Meeting?
No specific conjunction is uniquely associated with "Meeting."
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Oct 13, 2023
Is Meeting a countable noun?
Yes, you can have one meeting or multiple meetings.
Janet White
Oct 13, 2023
What is a stressed syllable in Meeting?
The first syllable, "meet," is stressed.
Aimie Carlson
Oct 13, 2023
Is Meeting a vowel or consonant?
"Meeting" is a word containing both vowels and consonants.
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Oct 13, 2023
How is Meeting used in a sentence?
We scheduled a meeting for next Wednesday to discuss the project.
Harlon Moss
Oct 13, 2023
Is the Meeting term a metaphor?
Not inherently, but can be used metaphorically.
Janet White
Oct 13, 2023
Which determiner is used with Meeting?
"This," "that," or "every" can be used.
Aimie Carlson
Oct 13, 2023
About Author
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Sawaira RiazSawaira is a dedicated content editor at difference.wiki, where she meticulously refines articles to ensure clarity and accuracy. With a keen eye for detail, she upholds the site's commitment to delivering insightful and precise content.
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Sumera SaeedSumera is an experienced content writer and editor with a niche in comparative analysis. At Diffeence Wiki, she crafts clear and unbiased comparisons to guide readers in making informed decisions. With a dedication to thorough research and quality, Sumera's work stands out in the digital realm. Off the clock, she enjoys reading and exploring diverse cultures.
