ALL meanings of preceding
pre·ced·ing
P p - adjective preceding that precedes; previous: Refer back to the footnote on the preceding page. 1
- verb with object preceding to go before, as in place, order, rank, importance, or time. 1
- verb with object preceding to introduce by something preliminary; preface: to precede one's statement with a qualification. 1
- verb without object preceding to go or come before. 1
- noun preceding Journalism. copy printed at the beginning of a news story presenting late bulletins, editorial notes, or prefatory remarks. 1
- abbreviation PRECEDING previous 1
- adjective preceding going or coming before; former 0
- adjective preceding that precedes; going or coming before 0