Difference between “Aging” and “Ageing” [on hold]
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There are 2 different spellings “aging” or “ageing” (to describe the process of aging). What is the origin of these alternatives? In which varieties of English are they regarded as correct?
In Australia and New Zealand, “aging” is used universally. We tend to use British English but there are exceptions. Since I moved to a foreign non-English speaking country, I’ve seen “ageing” used by colleagues educated in both Britain and the US. When writing in academic contexts, I want to be consistent with one variety of English so it is important to understand which is correct on each.
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There are 2 different spellings “aging” or “ageing” (to describe the process of aging). What is the origin of these alternatives? In which varieties of English are they regarded as correct?
In Australia and New Zealand, “aging” is used universally. We tend to use British English but there are exceptions. Since I moved to a foreign non-English speaking country, I’ve seen “ageing” used by colleagues educated in both Britain and the US. When writing in academic contexts, I want to be consistent with one variety of English so it is important to understand which is correct on each.
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asked Nov 22 at 15:09
Tom Kelly
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academic.oup.com/gerontologist/article/55/1/5/573039 , english-for-students.com/ageing.html ,Both are correct ,The term “ageism” was coined in 1969 by Robert N. Butler, M.D., then a 42-year-old psychiatrist who (among his other civic and age-focused advocacy responsibilities) headed the District of Columbia Advisory Committee on Aging. In partnership with the National Capital Housing Authority (NCHA), Butler used the term “age-ism” during a Washington Post interview conducted by then cub reporter Carl Bernstein.
– Aqib Mehmood
Nov 22 at 16:14
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There are a number of other verbs that may be written with "ing" or "eing". As far as I know, the only thing that makes one spelling more "correct" than the other is local convention, so you should just be able to follow the usage of a locally applicable style guide or dictionary.
– sumelic
Nov 23 at 6:16
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I’m in Japan. There is no local convention here. We must choose a variety of English to write consistently.
– Tom Kelly
Nov 23 at 7:00
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There are 2 different spellings “aging” or “ageing” (to describe the process of aging). What is the origin of these alternatives? In which varieties of English are they regarded as correct?
In Australia and New Zealand, “aging” is used universally. We tend to use British English but there are exceptions. Since I moved to a foreign non-English speaking country, I’ve seen “ageing” used by colleagues educated in both Britain and the US. When writing in academic contexts, I want to be consistent with one variety of English so it is important to understand which is correct on each.
word-choice etymology historical-change variants vernacular
asked Nov 22 at 15:09
Tom Kelly
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There are 2 different spellings “aging” or “ageing” (to describe the process of aging). What is the origin of these alternatives? In which varieties of English are they regarded as correct?
In Australia and New Zealand, “aging” is used universally. We tend to use British English but there are exceptions. Since I moved to a foreign non-English speaking country, I’ve seen “ageing” used by colleagues educated in both Britain and the US. When writing in academic contexts, I want to be consistent with one variety of English so it is important to understand which is correct on each.
word-choice etymology historical-change variants vernacular
word-choice etymology historical-change variants vernacular
asked Nov 22 at 15:09
Tom Kelly
26919
asked Nov 22 at 15:09
Tom Kelly
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asked Nov 22 at 15:09
Tom Kelly
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asked Nov 22 at 15:09
Tom Kelly
26919
asked Nov 22 at 15:09
Tom Kelly
26919
26919
put on hold as off-topic by tchrist♦ Nov 22 at 15:21
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academic.oup.com/gerontologist/article/55/1/5/573039 , english-for-students.com/ageing.html ,Both are correct ,The term “ageism” was coined in 1969 by Robert N. Butler, M.D., then a 42-year-old psychiatrist who (among his other civic and age-focused advocacy responsibilities) headed the District of Columbia Advisory Committee on Aging. In partnership with the National Capital Housing Authority (NCHA), Butler used the term “age-ism” during a Washington Post interview conducted by then cub reporter Carl Bernstein.
– Aqib Mehmood
Nov 22 at 16:14
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There are a number of other verbs that may be written with "ing" or "eing". As far as I know, the only thing that makes one spelling more "correct" than the other is local convention, so you should just be able to follow the usage of a locally applicable style guide or dictionary.
– sumelic
Nov 23 at 6:16
1
I’m in Japan. There is no local convention here. We must choose a variety of English to write consistently.
– Tom Kelly
Nov 23 at 7:00
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academic.oup.com/gerontologist/article/55/1/5/573039 , english-for-students.com/ageing.html ,Both are correct ,The term “ageism” was coined in 1969 by Robert N. Butler, M.D., then a 42-year-old psychiatrist who (among his other civic and age-focused advocacy responsibilities) headed the District of Columbia Advisory Committee on Aging. In partnership with the National Capital Housing Authority (NCHA), Butler used the term “age-ism” during a Washington Post interview conducted by then cub reporter Carl Bernstein.
– Aqib Mehmood
Nov 22 at 16:14
1
There are a number of other verbs that may be written with "ing" or "eing". As far as I know, the only thing that makes one spelling more "correct" than the other is local convention, so you should just be able to follow the usage of a locally applicable style guide or dictionary.
– sumelic
Nov 23 at 6:16
1
I’m in Japan. There is no local convention here. We must choose a variety of English to write consistently.
– Tom Kelly
Nov 23 at 7:00
1
1
academic.oup.com/gerontologist/article/55/1/5/573039 , english-for-students.com/ageing.html ,Both are correct ,The term “ageism” was coined in 1969 by Robert N. Butler, M.D., then a 42-year-old psychiatrist who (among his other civic and age-focused advocacy responsibilities) headed the District of Columbia Advisory Committee on Aging. In partnership with the National Capital Housing Authority (NCHA), Butler used the term “age-ism” during a Washington Post interview conducted by then cub reporter Carl Bernstein.
– Aqib Mehmood
Nov 22 at 16:14
academic.oup.com/gerontologist/article/55/1/5/573039 , english-for-students.com/ageing.html ,Both are correct ,The term “ageism” was coined in 1969 by Robert N. Butler, M.D., then a 42-year-old psychiatrist who (among his other civic and age-focused advocacy responsibilities) headed the District of Columbia Advisory Committee on Aging. In partnership with the National Capital Housing Authority (NCHA), Butler used the term “age-ism” during a Washington Post interview conducted by then cub reporter Carl Bernstein.
– Aqib Mehmood
Nov 22 at 16:14
1
1
There are a number of other verbs that may be written with "ing" or "eing". As far as I know, the only thing that makes one spelling more "correct" than the other is local convention, so you should just be able to follow the usage of a locally applicable style guide or dictionary.
– sumelic
Nov 23 at 6:16
There are a number of other verbs that may be written with "ing" or "eing". As far as I know, the only thing that makes one spelling more "correct" than the other is local convention, so you should just be able to follow the usage of a locally applicable style guide or dictionary.
– sumelic
Nov 23 at 6:16
1
1
I’m in Japan. There is no local convention here. We must choose a variety of English to write consistently.
– Tom Kelly
Nov 23 at 7:00
I’m in Japan. There is no local convention here. We must choose a variety of English to write consistently.
– Tom Kelly
Nov 23 at 7:00
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academic.oup.com/gerontologist/article/55/1/5/573039 , english-for-students.com/ageing.html ,Both are correct ,The term “ageism” was coined in 1969 by Robert N. Butler, M.D., then a 42-year-old psychiatrist who (among his other civic and age-focused advocacy responsibilities) headed the District of Columbia Advisory Committee on Aging. In partnership with the National Capital Housing Authority (NCHA), Butler used the term “age-ism” during a Washington Post interview conducted by then cub reporter Carl Bernstein.
– Aqib Mehmood
Nov 22 at 16:14
1
There are a number of other verbs that may be written with "ing" or "eing". As far as I know, the only thing that makes one spelling more "correct" than the other is local convention, so you should just be able to follow the usage of a locally applicable style guide or dictionary.
– sumelic
Nov 23 at 6:16
1
I’m in Japan. There is no local convention here. We must choose a variety of English to write consistently.
– Tom Kelly
Nov 23 at 7:00