sounding

[ˈsaʊndɪŋ]

sounding Definition

  • 1the act of measuring the depth or condition of a body of water
  • 2a medical procedure involving the insertion of a thin tube into the urethra to examine the bladder or to remove urine

Using sounding: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "sounding" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The captain ordered a sounding of the river before proceeding.

  • Example

    The doctor performed a sounding to check for any blockages in the patient's urinary tract.

sounding Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for sounding

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Summary: sounding in Brief

The term 'sounding' [ˈsaʊndɪŋ] refers to two distinct concepts. The first is the act of measuring the depth or condition of a body of water, as in 'The captain ordered a sounding of the river before proceeding.' The second is a medical procedure involving the insertion of a thin tube into the urethra to examine the bladder or to remove urine, as in 'The doctor performed a sounding to check for any blockages in the patient's urinary tract.'

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