proceedings
word · lemma: proceeding
Definition
'Proceedings' refers to the official actions, steps, or events that happen as part of a meeting or especially a legal case. It can also mean the published record of a conference or meeting.
Usage & Nuances
'Proceedings' is formal and often plural. Commonly used in legal contexts ('court proceedings'), and in academic contexts for conference records ('conference proceedings'). Don’t confuse with 'procedure' (the way something is done). Singular 'proceeding' is rare except in legal writing.
Example Sentences
The judge explained the proceedings to everyone in the courtroom.
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All are welcome to attend the proceedings, but please remain quiet.
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Due to technical issues, the proceedings were delayed this morning.
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The conference proceedings were published online.
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The proceedings took several weeks to finish.
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Have you read the latest research proceedings from the symposium?
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