proceeding
/pɹəˈsiːdɪŋ/
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Sense 1
Meaning · English
The act of one who proceeds, or who prosecutes a design or transaction.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
An event or happening; something that happens.
Noun
Examples
I had a grandstand view of the proceedings.
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 “proceeding” mean?
The act of one who proceeds, or who prosecutes a design or transaction.
Is “proceeding” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.