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adjective
- 1. holding the position of authority in a meeting or other gathering: "the sentence imposed by the presiding judge"
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in charge of a formal meeting, ceremony, or trial: the presiding judge. The role of the presiding officer is to manage meetings. See. preside. Fewer examples. The guitarist was, in fact, the presiding genius behind the band’s success. They were married by the presiding justice of the peace.
presided; presiding. intransitive verb. 1. : to exercise guidance, direction, or control. 2. a. : to occupy the place of authority : act as president, chairman, or moderator. b. : to occupy a position similar to that of a president or chairman.
1. To hold the position of authority; act as chairperson or president: presided over the department for a year. 2. To possess or exercise authority or control: preside at a meeting. 3. Music To be the featured instrumental performer: presided at the keyboard.
to be in charge of a formal meeting, ceremony, or trial: Who would be the best person to preside at/over the public enquiry? Judge Langdale is to preside over the official enquiry into the case. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Controlling and being in charge. aggrandize. assert your authority. assume. assumption. authoritative. cynical
to be in charge of or to control a meeting or event: The vice president will preside at today’s meeting.
pre•side (pri zīd′ ), v.i., -sid•ed, -sid•ing. to occupy the place of authority or control, as in an assembly or meeting; act as president or chairperson. to exercise management or control (usually fol. by over): The lawyer presided over the estate.
The word "presiding" is correct and usable in written English. You can use it to refer to the person in charge of a meeting, such as a presiding judge or a presiding officer. For example, “The presiding judge of the court heard testimony from both sides.”.
Verb. Adjective. Filter. verb. Present participle of preside. Wiktionary. adjective. Having authority over; vested with the authority to preside over. Wiktionary. Advertisement. Presiding Sentence Examples. Pill, the presiding judge, seems more genial than ever.
verb (used without object) , pre·sid·ed, pre·sid·ing. to occupy the place of authority or control, as in an assembly or meeting; act as president or chairperson. to exercise management or control (usually followed by over ): The lawyer presided over the estate. preside. / prɪˈzaɪd /.
presiding (not comparable) ( law) Having authority over; vested with the authority to preside over.
