proceeding

/pɹəˈsiːdɪŋ/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

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.