English · Word Candidate

exceeding

/ɪkˈsiːdɪŋ/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: exceedings

Meaning · English

The situation of being in excess.

Noun

Examples

I have to say it appears to me in the first place, that the exceedings of expenditure beyond estimate appearing upon that account, do not give to the Grand Canal company the slightest legal right to any public money[…]

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “exceeding” mean?

The situation of being in excess.

Is “exceeding” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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