# presiding

Pronunciation: say "pri-ZY-ding" /pɹɪˈzaɪdɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle and gerund of preside. — present participle and gerund of preside
   - Simple: Present participle and gerund of preside. Use this form for someone who is in charge of a meeting or court right now.
   - _The senator presiding over the chamber called for a recorded vote._
   - _Presiding at the ceremony took most of the bishop's afternoon._

## Adjective

2. Holding the authority to lead and direct a meeting, court, or official body.
   - Simple: In charge of and leading a meeting, court, or group.
   - _The presiding judge overruled the objection without hesitation._
   - _Each session has a presiding officer who settles procedural questions._

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