Synonyms for

Proceedings

Verb / prəʊˈsi:dɪŋz / / prʌˈsi:dɪŋz / Another word for proceedings — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Proceedings refer to the record of what happened during an event or a legal action.

Synonyms & similar words

goon goforward move continue minutes go proceeding carryon legalproceeding goalong discontinue keep proceed transactions minutes transactions actions events affairs procedures protocols records reports accounts chronicles histories journals logs memoranda notes registers summaries synopses writings

Synonyms by register

Formal

actions activities affairs matters business

Informal

goings-on happenings stuff things

Literary

events occurrences

Antonyms

cessation stoppage interruption halt pause discontinuation

Common collocations

  • legal proceedings
  • court proceedings
  • official proceedings
  • business proceedings
  • public proceedings
  • formal proceedings
  • the proceedings of
  • during the proceedings

Word family

noun proceeding
verb proceed
adjective procedural
adverb procedurally

Usage note

Often used in legal or formal contexts to refer to actions or events. Can also refer to the published records of a conference or society.

Example sentences

  1. The proceedings of the meeting were documented.
  2. The proceedings of the court case were long and complicated.
  3. The proceedings of the conference were informative.
  4. The proceedings of the investigation were confidential.
  5. The proceedings of the hearing were recorded.

Quotes

  • The proceedings of the mind are indeed dark until we come to Christ.
  • The proceedings of God are mysterious, and His ways past finding out.
  • The proceedings of the Almighty are not easily understood.

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