noun, Botany. 1. a small outgrowth of plant tissue, usually on a leaf, caused by virus infection. Origin of enation.
â¢ Length of time spent together: dating means length of time spent together could be less as in few weeks or months. In a relationship, the length of time spent together is longer. Sometimes it can go up to a life time. Further Reading: 1  Difference Between Dating and Courtship. 2  Difference Between Dating and Going Out. 3  Difference Between Working and Personal Relationships. 4  Difference Between Open Relationship and Relationship.
One of the main purposes of dating is for two or more people to evaluate one anotherâs suitability as a long term companion or spouse. Often physical characteristics, personality, financial status, and other aspects of the involved persons are judged and as a result feelings can be hurt, and confidence shaken.