Meaning & Definition of word "Exceeding"
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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.