adj
Uncommon
presiding
Presiding (adj) means Currently holding authority to direct or oversee a meeting or proceeding. Example: “The presiding judge called for order in the courtroom.”
adj
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Currently holding authority to direct or oversee a meeting or proceeding.
"The presiding judge called for order in the courtroom."
How to use presiding
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes the person currently in charge of a meeting, court, or ceremony.
Common pairings
presiding judge
presiding officer
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Rhymes for presiding
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What does “presiding” mean?
The word “presiding” means currently holding authority to direct or oversee a meeting or proceeding. In plain terms, describes the person currently in charge of a meeting, court, or ceremony.
How do you use “presiding” in a sentence?
Here is “presiding” used in a sentence: “The presiding judge called for order in the courtroom.”
What part of speech is “presiding”?
“Presiding” is an adjective.
Is “presiding” a common word?
“Presiding” is an uncommon word in modern English.
