Proceeding
Definition
Proceeding typically refers to an event or series of activities, especially one that follows a set procedure, or the carrying out of a process or action.
Parts of Speech
- Noun
Pronunciation
American English
- IPA Pronunciation: /proʊˈsiːdɪŋ/
- Respelling: pro-SEED-ing (with "pro" as in "pro," "SEED" as in "seed," and "ing" as in "singing")
British English
- IPA Pronunciation: /prəˈsiːdɪŋ/
- Respelling: pruh-SEED-ing (with "pruh" as a less emphasized "pro," "SEED" as in "seed," and "ing" as in "singing")
In both dialects, "proceeding" is pronounced with the primary stress on the second syllable, "SEED." The pronunciation remains consistent across both American and British English, clearly articulating the word with emphasis on the "SEED" part.
Etymology
The term "proceeding" stems from the verb "proceed," which originates from the Latin "procedere," signifying "to go forward." The -ing suffix denotes an action or result, making "proceeding" a noun that signifies the act or process of going forward or carrying out an action.
Derivatives
- Unproceeding
- Proceedingless
- Pre-proceeding
- Post-proceeding
- Proceedings
Synonyms
- Action
- Activity
- Event
Antonyms
- Stagnation
- Inactivity
- Standstill
Usage
"Proceeding" is used in a variety of contexts, ranging from legal environments, where it can refer to the entirety of a legal case or action, to everyday usage indicating any activity or series of activities.
Related Terms
- Proceed
- Procedural
- Procedure
Detailed Definition
Noun
- An Activity or Event: An action or series of actions taking place or being carried out.
- Example: The day's proceedings began with a team meeting.
- Legal Action: The process of appearing before a court of law so a decision can be made about an argument or claim.
- Example: He's facing criminal proceedings for fraud.
- Records or Reports: An official record of things said or done, often used to denote minutes of meetings or records of academic discussions.
- Example: The proceedings of the conference will be published in a journal.
proceeding
The diagram shows a clear proceeding, illustrating the steps required to complete the process.
The lawyer addressed the judge during the proceeding, emphasizing the importance of the evidence.
The proceedings of the conference will be published in a journal.
🇨🇳 Mandarin
- 进行 (as in the act of going forward)
- IPA Pronunciation: /tɕîn.tɕiŋ/
- Respelling in English: jìn xíng
- 会议记录 (for the records of a meeting)
- IPA Pronunciation: /hwè.iː jì.lù/
- Respelling in English: huì yì jì lù
🇮🇳 Hindi
- कार्यवाही (as in legal or formal actions)
- IPA Pronunciation: /kaːr.jə.vaː.hiː/
- Respelling in English: kaaryavaahee
- आगे बढ़ना (as in the act of going forward)
- IPA Pronunciation: /aː.geː bəɽ.naː/
- Respelling in English: aage badhna
🇪🇸 Spanish
- Procedimientos (for a set of actions)
- IPA Pronunciation: /pro.θe.ðiˈmjen.tos/
- Respelling in English: procedimientos
- Continuar (as in the act of continuing)
- IPA Pronunciation: /kon.ti.nuˈar/
- Respelling in English: continuar
🇫🇷 French
- Procédure (as in a set of actions, particularly legal)
- IPA Pronunciation: /pʁo.se.dyʁ/
- Respelling in English: procedure
- Avancer (as in the act of moving forward)
- IPA Pronunciation: /a.vɑ̃.se/
- Respelling in English: avancer
🇸🇦 Modern Standard Arabic
- إجراءات (for a set of actions or formalities)
- IPA Pronunciation: /ʔiʤ.raː.ʔaːt/
- Respelling in English: ijra'at
- تقدم (as in the act of advancement or moving forward)
- IPA Pronunciation: /taqad.dum/
- Respelling in English: taqaddum
🇧🇩 Bengali
- প্রক্রিয়া (for processes or formal actions)
- IPA Pronunciation: /pro.kri.ʤa/
- Respelling in English: prokriya
- অগ্রসর হওয়া (as in the act of moving forward)
- IPA Pronunciation: /ɔɡ.ro.sɔɾ ɦo.ʋa/
- Respelling in English: ogrosor howa
🇷🇺 Russian
- Процедура (for procedures or formal actions)
- IPA Pronunciation: /prə.t͡sɨˈdu.ra/
- Respelling in English: protsedura
- Продвижение (as in the act of moving forward)
- IPA Pronunciation: /prə.dvʲɪˈʐɛ.nʲe/
- Respelling in English: prodvizhenie
🇵🇹 Portuguese
- Procedimento (for processes or formal actions)
- IPA Pronunciation: /pɾo.se.diˈmẽ.tu/
- Respelling in English: procedimento
- Avançar (as in the act of advancing)
- IPA Pronunciation: /a.vɐ̃ˈsaɾ/
- Respelling in English: avançar
🇮🇩 Indonesian
- Prosedur (for procedures or formal actions)
- IPA Pronunciation: /proˈse.dur/
- Respelling in English: prosedur
- Melanjutkan (as in the act of continuing)
- IPA Pronunciation: /mə.lanˈdʒut.kan/
- Respelling in English: melanjutkan
🇩🇪 German
- Verfahren
- IPA: [fɛɐ̯ˈfaːʁən]
- Respell: verfahren
🇯🇵 Japanese
- 手続き (procedure)
- IPA: [teːtsuːkɯki]
- Respell: tetsuzuki
🇻🇳 Vietnamese
- tiến trình (process)
- IPA: [tiən˧˥ trɪn˧˥]
- Respell: tien trinh
🇰🇷 Korean
- 진행 (progress)
- IPA: [dʑin.ɦɛŋ]
- Respell: jinhaeng
🇹🇷 Turkish
- işlem (process)
- IPA: [ˈiʃlem]
- Respell: islem
🇵🇰 Urdu
- کارروائی (procedure)
- IPA: [kɑːrəˈvɑː.i]
- Respell: karrawai
