Meaning & Definition of word "Leading"

Leading

/ˈliːdɪŋ/

1. The action of guiding a group or the position of being in charge.
- Example: His leading of the team resulted in a successful project completion.

1. To guide or direct in a course.
- Example: She is leading the discussion on climate change solutions.
2. To be in the first position or to be in control.
- Example: The horse is leading the race with a comfortable margin.

1. Most important or influential.
- Example: She is a leading expert in the field of environmental science.
2. At the forefront or ahead in terms of development or innovation.
- Example: The company has been a leading innovator in technology for over a decade.
3. To be ahead of others in terms of competition or ranking.
- Example: They are leading the race with only a few laps to go.

●Middle English, from the verb 'lead' with the suffix '-ing'

leading edge:

The most advanced stage of development in a particular area.

leading light:

A person who leads or guides in a particular field or organization.

leading question:

A question that prompts or suggests the desired answer.

lead:

to go or guide in a particular direction or to direct someone.

leader:

a person who leads or commands a group.

leadership:

the action of leading a group of people or an organization.

Meaning: Top-ranked or high-status.

● Example Sentence: He's the leading guy around here; everyone knows him.

Meaning: The best or most influential.

● Example Sentence: That brand is still leading in the market.