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presiding

Saypri-ZY-ding/pɹɪˈzaɪdɪŋ/

2 meanings of presiding

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  1. 1
    verb
    Present participle and gerund of preside. Use this form for someone who is in charge of a meeting or court right now.

    The judge presiding over the trial asked the room to be quiet.

    She is presiding at tonight's town meeting.

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  2. 2
    adjective
    In charge of and leading a meeting, court, or group.

    Like the captain who is in charge while the ship is at sea.

    The presiding judge told everyone to stay calm.

    A presiding officer keeps the meeting in order.

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presiding is a form of preside

preside, verb: To be in charge of a meeting or event and keep it running. Full entry

Forms
presidepresides he/she/itpresiding -ing formpresided past tense, past participle
Spelling
preside → presiding: drop the e, add -ing

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