Meaning & Definition of word "Exceeding"

Exceeding

/ɪkˈsiː.dɪŋ/

verb:

  • 1. Present participle of exceed; to go beyond a limit or boundary.
    • Example: He is exceeding the speed limit while driving on the highway.
  • 2. To be greater in number or size than something else.
    • Example: The new data shows that expenses are exceeding our budget projections.

adjective:

  • 1. Surpassing; going beyond a specified limit or amount.
    • Example: The exceeding noise from the construction site made it hard to concentrate.
  • 2. Unusually great or large; extreme.
    • Example: She has exceeding talent for music that is evident in her performances.
  • 3. Higher than normal or beyond typical standards.
    • Example: The exceeding temperatures caught everyone off guard this summer.

Etymology

From Middle English 'exceding', from Latin 'excedere' meaning 'to go beyond'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

exceeding expectations:

Going beyond what is anticipated or predicted.

exceeding limits:

Going beyond established boundaries or norms.

exceeding one's authority:

Acting beyond the power granted.

Related Words

exceed:

To go beyond the limits or expectations.

excessive:

More than is necessary or normal.

exceedance:

The act of going beyond a limit.

Slang Meanings of exceeding

Meaning: Going overboard

Example Sentence: She went a little exceeding with the vacation plans.

Meaning: Too much to handle

Example Sentence: The exceeding amount of homework was overwhelming.