preceding

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Preceding' is used to refer to something that comes or happens before another thing. It's like standing in a queue where the person standing in front of you is 'preceding' you.

Examples in Different Contexts

In software development, 'preceding' might refer to earlier versions of software or code. A developer might note, 'This update addresses the bugs identified in the preceding release.'

Practice Scenarios

Business

Scenario:

Given the financial challenges we faced this year, is there any room for us to improve our current revenue model?

Response:

Yes, examining the preceding year will provide us insight into improving our revenue model.

Academics

Scenario:

The hypothesis needs to align more closely with the research objectives. Could we consider alternative research directions?

Response:

I believe we could review the preceding studies to narrow down our research direction.