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exceeding

American  
[ik-see-ding] / ɪkˈsi dɪŋ /

adjective

  1. extraordinary; exceptional.


adverb

  1. Archaic. exceedingly.

exceeding British  
/ ɪkˈsiːdɪŋ /

adjective

  1. very great; exceptional or excessive

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adverb

  1. an archaic word for exceedingly

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of exceeding

First recorded in 1485–95; exceed + -ing 2

Example Sentences

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"Mr Garnacho accepts that he committed the offence of exceeding the speed limit and has pleaded guilty to the offence," his lawyers at JMW Solicitors wrote.

From BBC

Winnebago reported higher second-quarter revenue and net income, exceeding analyst expectations for both metrics.

From The Wall Street Journal

Clear shares began their surge late last month, when the company provided sales guidance well exceeding Wall Street estimates.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Even though in a rational world you should look at your total budget, when one of those buckets starts exceeding, you feel emotionally and psychologically stressed.”

From The Wall Street Journal

The bank expects annual inflation to rise to 3%-3.5% over coming quarters, exceeding its 2% target.

From The Wall Street Journal