proceeding
Americannoun
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a particular action or course or manner of action.
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proceedings, a series of activities or events; happenings.
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the act of a person or thing that proceeds.
Our proceeding down the mountain was hindered by mud slides.
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proceedings, a record of the doings or transactions of a fraternal, academic, etc., society.
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Law. proceedings,
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the instituting or carrying on of an action at law.
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a legal step or measure.
to institute proceedings against a person.
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noun
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an act or course of action
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the institution of a legal action
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any step taken in a legal action
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(plural) the minutes of the meetings of a club, society, etc
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(plural) legal action; litigation
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(plural) the events of an occasion, meeting, etc
Usage
What are other ways to say proceeding?
The noun proceeding refers to a particular course or manner of action. The plural proceedings refers to a series of activities or events, or to a record of the doings or transactions of a social club or academic society. Do you know when to use proceedings instead of procedure or process? Find out on Thesaurus.com.
Etymology
Origin of proceeding
late Middle English word dating back to 1375–1425; proceed, -ing 1
Example Sentences
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Once an application has been approved, the patient would have to wait 14 days before proceeding.
From BBC
Greer maintained that "those claims are proceeding," adding that lower courts will deal with that.
From Barron's
Paramount Skydance’s new management team said Wednesday that while their turnaround plan is proceeding apace, a potential acquisition of Warner Bros.
From MarketWatch
He was scheduled to be sentenced this week, but the judge postponed the proceeding until April 16.
Sheinbaum added that "in most parts of the country, activities are proceeding normally".
From BBC
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