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Meaning of "leading" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF LEADING

leading  [ˈliːdɪŋ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF LEADING

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Leading is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES LEADING MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Leading

In typography, leading /ˈlɛdɪŋ/ refers to the distance between the baselines of successive lines of type. The term originated in the days of hand-typesetting, when thin strips of lead were inserted into the forms to increase the vertical distance between lines of type. The term is still used in modern page layout software such as QuarkXPress and Adobe InDesign. In consumer-oriented word processing software, this concept is usually referred to as "line spacing" or "interline spacing."...

Definition of leading in the English dictionary

The first definition of leading in the dictionary is guiding, directing, or influencing. Other definition of leading is principal or primary. Leading is also in the first position.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH LEADING


beading
ˈbiːdɪŋ
bleeding
ˈbliːdɪŋ
breast-feeding
ˈbrɛstfiːdɪŋ
breeding
ˈbriːdɪŋ
exceeding
ɪkˈsiːdɪŋ
feeding
ˈfiːdɪŋ
interbreeding
ˌɪntəˈbriːdɪŋ
linebreeding
ˈlaɪnˌbriːdɪŋ
misleading
mɪsˈliːdɪŋ
mispleading
mɪsˈpliːdɪŋ
pleading
ˈpliːdɪŋ
preceding
prɪˈsiːdɪŋ
proceeding
prəˈsiːdɪŋ
proofreading
ˈpruːfˌriːdɪŋ
reading
ˈriːdɪŋ
receding
rɪˈsiːdɪŋ
speeding
ˈspiːdɪŋ
succeeding
səkˈsiːdɪŋ
voice-leading
ˈvɔɪsˌliːdɪŋ
weeding
ˈwiːdɪŋ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE LEADING

leadership
leading aircraftman
leading aircraftmen
leading aircraftsman
leading aircraftsmen
leading aircraftswoman
leading aircraftswomen
leading aircraftwoman
leading aircraftwomen
leading article
leading case
leading counsel
leading dog
leading edge
leading lady
leading light
leading man
leading note
leading question
leading rating

WORDS THAT END LIKE LEADING

according
carbon trading
day trading
degrading
downloading
fading
first reading
grading
heading
homesteading
insider trading
invading
lading
loading
recommended reading
roading
self-loading
shading
trading
unloading
wading

Synonyms and antonyms of leading in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «LEADING»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «leading» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of leading

Translation of «leading» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF LEADING

Find out the translation of leading to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of leading from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «leading» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

主要的
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

destacado
570 millions of speakers

English

leading
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

प्रमुख
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الرائدة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

ведущий
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

principal
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

নেতৃত্ব
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

de premier plan
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

mengetuai
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

führend
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

一流の
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

가장 중요한
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Leading
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

hàng đầu
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

முன்னணி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

अग्रगण्य
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

önemli
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

di spicco
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

prowadząc
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

провідний
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

conducere
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

οδηγώντας
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

voorste
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

ledande
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

ledende
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of leading

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «LEADING»

The term «leading» is very widely used and occupies the 2.387 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «LEADING» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about leading

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10 QUOTES WITH «LEADING»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word leading.
1
Dev Anand
I was the leading star in 1945. I slowed down my pace of acting assignments after I came into direction.
2
Marc Andreessen
Today's leading real-world retailer, Wal-Mart, uses software to power its logistics and distribution capabilities, which it has used to crush its competition.
3
Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair
Dubai's world class physical infrastructure has already established it as a major player in terms of trade, tourism and as the leading conference and exhibition venue in this part of the world.
4
Nigel Barker
The life you're leading is the sexiest part of you.
5
James Van Der Beek
I've always been a clown trapped in a leading man's body.
6
Bill Bennett
It's quite extraordinary to hear a supposedly learned person call the United States a leading terrorist nation, one of the leading terrorist nations in the world. It's false and very treacherous teaching.
7
Susanne Bier
Dogme is like leading a religious life, in that you are freeing yourself from making certain choices. It makes life easier.
8
Liu Bolin
In one aspect, my works record the history of the development of Chinese society. Concern about the situation of Chinese reality is one important theme of my works. I am trying to ask, 'How does our society develop? What are the problems in our society? Where is our direction leading?'
9
Danny Bonaduce
There's nothing like turning on the radio and listening to the high-speed chase that you're leading police on!
10
Omar Bongo
The free market economy is supposed to be the only path leading to the happiness of humanity by promoting wealth and prosperity, power and influence of nations.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «LEADING»

Discover the use of leading in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to leading and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Leading Quietly: An Unorthodox Guide to Doing the Right Thing
In a word: heroes. Although such figures are inspiring, Joseph Badaracco argues that their larger-than-life accomplishments are not what makes the world work.
Joseph Badaracco, 2013
2
Leading Change
Describes the key qualities managers must have to make their companies stronger in a changing market, and discusses the most common mistakes managers make in trying to change their companies
John P. Kotter, 1996
3
Leading Minds: An Anatomy of Leadership
"Drawing on his groundbreaking work on intelligence and creativity, Harvard psychologist Howard Gardner, developer of the theory of Multiple Intelligences, offers fascinating revelations about the mind"
Howard Gardner, 2011
4
Leading Teams: Setting the Stage for Great Performances
J. Richard Hackman, one of the world's leading experts on group and organizational behavior, argues that the answer to this puzzle is rooted in flawed thinking about team leadership.
J. Richard Hackman, 2002
5
Leadership on the Line: Staying Alive Through the Dangers of ...
Whether parent or politician, CEO or community activist, this practical book shows how you can exercise leadership and survive and thrive to enjoy the fruits of your labor.
Ronald A. Heifetz, Marty Linsky, 2013
6
Leading for Social Justice: Transforming Schools for All ...
A step-by-step process for raising the achievement of English language learners and students with special needs and for integrating schoolwide change through proactive support services that benefit all students.
Elise M. Frattura, Colleen A. Capper, 2007
7
Leading Ladies: The 50 Most Unforgettable Actresses of the ...
Each profile in this stylish book is engaging and thoroughly researched.
Frank Miller, 2006
8
Leading Through Conflict: How Successful Leaders Transform ...
Argues that organisations need mediators, rather than divisive dictators, and outlines the 8 powerful skills required for cross-border leadership.
Mark Gerzon, 2006
9
Leading at the Edge: Leadership Lessons from the ...
The second edition features new case studies highlighting the strategies in action, tools to uncover and resolve conflicts, and expanded resources.
Dennis N. T. Perkins, 2012
10
Leading with the Heart: Coach K's Successful Strategies for ...
From the importance of trust, communication, and pride, to the commitment a leader must make to his team, this inspiring book is a must-read for anyone who loves college basketball-or who simply wants to win in any competitive environment ...
Mike Krzyzewski, Donald T. Phillips, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «LEADING»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term leading is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Dunne: It's surreal I'm leading the Open | Irish Examiner
But Masters and US Open champion Jordan Spieth was just a shot behind the leading trio of Dunne, Louis Oosthuizen and Jason Day as he ... «Irish Examiner, Jul 15»
2
Golfer leading the British Open hits disastrous drive on the 17th hole …
24-year-old English golfer Eddie Pepperall had just holed a long putt on the 16th hole to get him to eight under on the day and into a tie for the ... «For The Win, Jul 15»
3
Ladder-leading Broncos trounce Tigers - NRL.com
Ladder-leading Broncos trounce Tigers. Sun 19 Jul, 2015, 6:01pm. By Matt Harris, Queensland Correspondent, NRL.com ... «NRL.COM, Jul 15»
4
How New York's leading on criminal-justice reform | New York Post
How New York's leading on criminal-justice reform. A juvenile detention facility officer at Rikers Island Photo: AP. President Obama spoke to the ... «New York Post, Jul 15»
5
LEADING OFF: Harvey vs. Harper, Frazier hopes to end skid | FOX …
Mets ace Matt Harvey starts at Nationals Park with New York trailing Washington by two games in the NL East. He's 2-0 vs. the Nats this season ... «FOXSports.com, Jul 15»
6
Kevin Durand Beefs Up His Leading-Man Credentials on 'The Strain …
Durand appears in his first leading-man role in the horror film “Dark Was the Night,” which will open in theaters this week, and soon he will be ... «Wall Street Journal, Jul 15»
7
Leading lady Geraldine Turner returns to cabaret with show at Alex …
You don't notch up more than four decades as a leading lady of the Australian stage and screen without gathering a few showbiz stories along ... «Sydney Morning Herald, Jul 15»
8
Leading digital marketing firm has roots at Cal Poly Pomona
A leading digital marketing agency for the restaurant industry has its roots at Cal Poly Pomona, where its founders met more than 15 years ago ... «LA Daily News, Jul 15»
9
Chris Froome, still leading Tour de France, is starting to chafe at …
Lotto Soudal rider Andre Greipel (right) of Germany and Team Giant Alpecin's John Degenkolb (left) of Germany sprint at the end of the 15th ... «The Seattle Times, Jul 15»
10
The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® for India …
MUMBAI, India, July 20, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for India was unchanged in June at 101.9 (2010 = 100), ... «PR Newswire, Jul 15»

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