Proceeding
prəˈsiːdɪŋ
Definitions
3 meaningsA series of actions or events, especially of a formal or legal nature.
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An event or a series of actions
The legal proceedings were long and complicated.
💡 Simply: Think of it like what happens at a meeting, a trial, or a special event. It's all the things that people *do* and *say* at the event, like a play or a movie but in real life. For example, the wedding *proceedings* involve the ceremony, the speeches, and the dancing.
👶 For kids: It's like when something is happening, like a meeting or a game. It's all the things that people do and say.
More Examples
The proceedings of the conference were published online.
The committee discussed the proceedings of their last meeting.
The company is following all legal proceedings to finalize the deal.
How It's Used
"The court proceedings lasted for several weeks."
"Minutes were taken during the board's proceedings."
A legal or official action or process.
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Legal or official action
The company faced legal proceedings after the accident.
💡 Simply: It's when the government or the law is doing something, like a court case or when a government agency is working. For example, if someone sues someone, that starts the legal *proceedings*.
👶 For kids: When the grown-ups in court or at work are doing official stuff.
More Examples
The administrative proceedings led to a change in policy.
She decided to drop the proceedings.
The entire community waited for the outcome of the proceedings.
How It's Used
"She was served with court proceedings."
"The administrative proceedings resulted in a fine."
The money or profits obtained from a sale, investment, or event.
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Financial proceeds
The proceeds from the auction went to charity.
💡 Simply: It’s the money you get from doing something, like selling something or having an event. For example, if you sell lemonade for a dollar a glass and sell ten glasses, the *proceeds* are ten dollars.
👶 For kids: The money you get from doing something like selling lemonade.
More Examples
The proceeds from the concert covered the expenses.
They invested the proceeds into a new project.
The sale was quite successful; the proceeds will go to the orphanage.
How It's Used
"The proceeds from the sale were distributed among the investors."
"The company used the proceeds to expand their operations."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Idioms & expressions
proceed with caution
To act carefully and thoughtfully, especially when dealing with a potentially dangerous or risky situation.
"Given the complexity of the project, we decided to proceed with caution."
From the verb 'proceed', which comes from the Latin 'procedere' meaning 'to go forward'.
Historically, 'proceeding' has been used in legal and administrative contexts to refer to a formal series of steps or actions. Its use has remained consistent over time.
Memory tip
Think of a formal meeting or court case; the 'proceedings' are what happens during it.
Word Origin
"To go forward (procedere - pro (forward) + cedere (to go))"