Tasting (verb)

1. To try a small quantity of food or drink in order to decide whether it is good or suitable for a particular purpose.
2. To perceive or experience the flavor or quality of something through the sense of taste.

Origin:

From old english tastian, from proto-germanic *tastōjaną, from proto-indo-european *dóh₁- "to give, grant".

Examples:

1. The wine was smooth and had a complex taste, we had a tasting of it before deciding to buy a bottle.
2. We had a tasting of different types of chocolate to decide which one to use in the cake recipe.
3. She was tasting her food as she cooked, adding salt and pepper as needed.
4. He was tasting the coffee before adding sugar or cream.
5. The restaurant offers a wine tasting experience with different types of wines.