# seconding

Pronunciation: say "SEK-uhnd-ing" US /ˈsɛk.(ə)nd.ɪŋ/, UK /ˈsɛkəndɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle and gerund of second. — present participle and gerund of second
   - Simple: The -ing form of second. Use it after am, is, are, was or were, or to name the action.
   - _The committee member is seconding the proposal before debate begins._
   - _Seconding a motion means you agree it should be discussed._

## Noun

2. In meetings, formal support from a second person for a proposal or motion someone else has made.
   - Simple: Backing that a second person gives to an idea right after someone suggests it at a meeting.
   - _The chair could not proceed until the proposal received seconding from another member._
   - _Parliamentary rules require seconding before a motion can be debated._
3. Temporary transfer of a person from their normal duties to a different assignment. (pronounced: say "si-KOND-ing" US /sɪˈkɑndɪŋ/, UK /sɪˈkɒndɪŋ/)
   - Simple: A short move of a worker from their usual job to a different one for a while.
   - _The engineer's seconding to the research division ended after a year._
   - _Staff often request seconding to gain experience in other departments._

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