debating

dɪˈbeɪtɪŋ
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Translation of debating from English into Dutch,

Noun

1.

public speaking

arguing different views in a structured exchange of reasons
debatteren debatkunst debatsport
  • They joined the club to practice debating every week.Ze sloten zich bij de club aan om wekelijks debatteren te oefenen.
2.

competition

formal contest of argumentation
debatwedstrijd discussiewedstrijd
  • The school held a debating competition last week.De school hield vorige week een debatwedstrijd.

Adjective

1.

discussion

actively engaged in formal discussion
  • The debating team prepared for the competition.Het debatterende team bereidde zich voor op de competitie.
2.

argumentative

inclined to argue or discuss
discussievaardig argumentatief twistziek
  • She has a debating style and enjoys discussing both sides of an issue.Ze heeft een discussievaardige stijl en bespreekt graag beide kanten van een kwestie.
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Expressions with debating: examples in English and translations in Dutch

debatvereniging
debatclub
She joined the debating society at her university.

Synonyms and analogies of debating in English

Examples of debating in a sentence

  • Competitive debating improved his confidence in public speaking.
  • Debating requires strong critical thinking skills.
  • She joined the debating team in college.
  • The debating students stayed late to practice.
  • She joined the debating club to improve her skills.
  • Her debating skills often spark lively discussions.
debate
dɪˈbeɪt
Noun
1.

informal setting

informal discussion of opposing views
  • We had a lively debate about the movie.We hadden een levendig debat over de film.
2.

consideration of reasons

consideration of opposing reasons
  • The team engaged in a debate over the best strategy.Het team ging in een overleg over de beste strategie
3.

formal setting

Rare
formal discussion with opposing arguments and a vote
Rare
debat discussie ftwistgesprek
  • The debate in parliament lasted for hours.Het debat in het parlement duurde uren.
Verb
1.

discussion

tr./intr.
discuss a topic with different views
tr./intr.
  • They debated the merits of the new policy.Ze debatteren over de voordelen van het nieuwe beleid.
2.

formal discussion

tr./intr.
argue about a subject, especially in a formal manner
tr./intr.
  • Politicians will debate the new policy tomorrow.Politici zullen morgen over het nieuwe beleid debatteren
3.

thinking

tr.Rare
consider or think over a decision
tr.Rare
  • She debated whether to accept the job offer.Ze overwoog of ze het baanaanbod zou accepteren.

Expressions with debate: examples in English and translations in Dutch

een debat ontketenen
een discussie aanwakkeren
Her controversial statement sparked a debate on social media.
volledig debat
uitgebreid debat
The committee held a full-dress debate on the new policy.
publiek debat
The proposal sparked a public debate across the city.
bespreekbaar
discutabel
The outcome of the election is open to debate.
aanvalspunten in het debat
argumenten in het debat
She gathered ammunition in the debate to counter his claims.
intellectueel debat
The conference hosted an intellectual debate on climate change.

Translations of "debating" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
debatnn.

People were not hostile, instead they were debating it.

De mensen waren niet vijandig, maar gingen het debat aan.

discussienf.

I pitched on studying law when I realised I loved debating complex issues.

Ik koos voor rechten toen ik besefte dat ik van ingewikkelde discussies hield.

besprekingnf.

We shall certainly talk about this again in debating the multiannual programme.

Hierover zullen wij het zeker nog hebben bij de bespreking van het meerjarenprogramma.

Adjective / Participle
besprokenpp.

That is essentially the case with what we are debating today.

Dat is onder meer ook het geval met wat hier vandaag besproken wordt.

gedebatteerdpp.

We have spent the whole time debating this matter with some intensity.

We hebben daarover de hele tijd intensief gedebatteerd.

in debatadj.

Scientists are debating what such a definition would be.

Wetenschappers zijn in debat over hoe zo'n definitie zou luiden.

debatteren

Lawmakers are debating whether the existing safe harbor still adequately protects whistleblowers.

Wetgevers debatteren of de bestaande veilige haven klokkenluiders nog voldoende beschermt.

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debating: Examples and translations in context

Before debating, the students were advised to get their facts right thoroughly.

Voor het debat kregen de studenten het advies om hun feiten grondig te controleren.

The candidate was a babe in arms compared to seasoned politicians debating.

De kandidaat was een groentje vergeleken met de doorgewinterde politici in het debat.

During the event, debating was intense but always respectful and organized.

Tijdens het evenement waren de debatten fel, maar altijd respectvol en gestructureerd.

The agitated senator raised his voice while debating the controversial bill.

De opgewonden senator verhief zijn stem tijdens het debat over het omstreden wetsvoorstel.

I don't even want to know what that looks like in debating.

Ik wil niet eens weten hoe dat er in een debat uitziet.

I don't even want to know what that looks like in debating.

Ik wil niet eens weten hoe dat er in een debat uitziet.

I believe that preparation is the key to successful debating.

Ik geloof dat voorbereiding de sleutel is voor succesvol debat.

A true controversialist enjoys debating and does not fear backlash from audiences.

Een echte polemist houdt van debat en is niet bang voor tegenwind uit het publiek.

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