Proceedings

Pronunciation: /prəˈsidɪŋz/

Definitions of proceedings

noun the minutes or record of a meeting or conference

Example Sentences

A1 The proceedings of the meeting were recorded for future reference.

A2 The legal proceedings against the suspect are still ongoing.

B1 The court proceedings lasted for several days before a verdict was reached.

B2 The proceedings of the conference will be published in a special edition of the journal.

C1 The proceedings of the investigation revealed new evidence that changed the course of the case.

C2 The proceedings of the trial were closely followed by the media and the public.

Examples of proceedings in a Sentence

formal The legal proceedings are scheduled to begin next week.

informal The court proceedings are set for next week.

slang The legal stuff is happening next week.

figurative The proceedings of the meeting will be interesting to watch unfold.

Grammatical Forms of proceedings

• plural: proceedings
• present tense: proceed
• future tense: will proceed
• perfect tense: have proceeded
• continuous tense: is proceeding
• singular: proceeding
• positive degree: proceedings
• infinitive: proceed
• gerund: proceeding
• participle: proceeded

Origin and Evolution of proceedings

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'proceedings' originated from the Old French word 'proceder' which means 'to go forward or advance'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'proceedings' evolved to refer to the official records or actions taken during a meeting or legal process.