proceeding
6 synonyms for proceeding, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A formal step or action taken as part of a process, especially a legal one.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
legal action
conference papers
transactions
How to use proceeding
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
legal proceedings
court proceedings
conference proceedings
Etymology
From proceed + -ing.
Full origin of proceeding →Frequently asked questions
What does “proceeding” mean?
The word “proceeding” means a formal step or action taken as part of a process, especially a legal one. In plain terms, a step taken in a process, or (in the plural) the official record of what happened at a meeting or trial.
How do you pronounce “proceeding”?
“Proceeding” is pronounced pruh-SEE-dihng (/pɹəˈsiːdɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “proceeding” in a sentence?
Here is “proceeding” used in a sentence: “The court proceedings dragged on for over a year.”
What part of speech is “proceeding”?
“Proceeding” is a noun.
Is “proceeding” a common word?
“Proceeding” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “proceeding” have?
“Proceeding” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a formal step or action taken as part of a process, especially a legal one.
What is the difference between a proceeding and a procedure?
A proceeding is a formal step or action taken as part of a process, often a legal one, such as a court proceeding, while a procedure is the set method or series of steps used to accomplish something. Proceedings tend to refer to formal, often legal, events, whereas procedures describe general instructions or routines.
What does proceedings mean in a legal context?
In legal use, proceedings refers to the formal actions and steps taken in a court case or official process, such as bringing legal proceedings against someone. It covers the entire sequence of formal steps rather than a single action.
What does proceedings mean in an academic context?
In academic writing, proceedings refers to a published collection of papers or a record from a conference, such as the conference proceedings. This sense is unrelated to legal action and instead describes a formal published record of presented research.
