regarding

American

[ri-gahr-ding] / rɪˈgɑr dɪŋ /

preposition

with regard to; respecting; concerning.

He said nothing regarding the lost watch.

regarding British

/ rɪˈɡɑːdɪŋ /

preposition

in respect of; on the subject of

"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 regarding

First recorded in 1785–95; regard + -ing ²

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

regarding

Councillors have voiced concerns about the proposed hike, particularly regarding North Tyneside's elderly residents.

From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2026

Clavicular said he is in negotiations regarding “some bigger brand deals” after attending this summer’s Cannes Lions advertising-industry conference, but declined to provide more information.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026

But the two countries, which in June signed an enhanced cooperation agreement regarding military mobility, logistics, Baltic Sea security, and cybersecurity, emphasise such cooperation is necessary to ensure peace.

From Barron's ● Aug. 21, 2026

“At a minimum, the evidence regarding medical care is conflicting and the reported differences in reality are stark,” Gee wrote in her order.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026

“I’ll be in touch with you in the coming days regarding the logistics of the transfer of the funds.”

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023