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proceeding

[pruh-see-ding] / prəˈsi dɪŋ /


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The noun proceeding, commonly proceedings (plural), applies to what goes on or takes place on a given occasion or to the records of the occasion: proceedings of the Royal Academy of Sciences. A process is a series of progressive and interdependent steps by which an end is attained: a chemical process. Procedure usually implies a formal or set order of doing a thing, a method of conducting affairs: parliamentary procedure. 

Example Sentences

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An initial court proceeding is scheduled for Wednesday and no plea has been entered yet.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

His now manager Alvaro Arbeloa spoke about how Madrid were going to be "proceeding cautiously and calmly" with Alexander-Arnold after his injury issues.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

The company imploded after a dispute with bank partners revealed a massive shortfall in customer funds and a failure to keep accurate ledgers, according to court filings in Synapse’s bankruptcy proceeding.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 17, 2026

Announcing the change of plans, Bundesbank chief Joachim Nagel said an analysis had shown that buying a new building made more sense than proceeding with the overhaul.

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026

I hurried down the stairs and was in time to see the gentlemen proceeding into the smoking room.

From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro




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