“Meeting” or “Meting”—Which to use?

“Meeting” or “Meting”

Overview

meeting / meting are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

meeting: (noun) a formally arranged gathering. (noun) a small informal social gathering. (noun) a casual or unexpected convergence. (noun) the social act of assembling for some common purpose.

meting: NA

Pronunciation

meeting: m·IY·t·ih·ng

meting: NA

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Examples in Context

Examples of “meeting”

The meeting land was an attempt of…
…for NASA to purchase data meeting Landsat 8 specifications from a…
…has Queenan tailed to a meeting with Costigan on the roof…
…two hundred parents attend each meeting; Aberhart had a generally good…
…travelers and "become the business meeting centre of Europe".
…and produces the All Hands Meeting.
The first meeting of councillors as a borough…
…a library, a computer lab, meeting room and toilet facilities.
…time ever in the third meeting of these teams.
All Hands Meeting

Examples of “meting”

He was overly strict, often meting out severe punishment to soldiers…

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