Seconding

verb

To agree as a second person to (a proposal), usually to reach a necessary quorum of two. (See under #Etymology 3 for translations.)

Meaning

  1. (verb) To agree as a second person to (a proposal), usually to reach a necessary quorum of two. (See under #Etymology 3 for translations.) “I second the motion.”
  2. (verb) To follow in the next place; to succeed.
  3. (verb) To climb after a lead climber.
  4. (verb) To transfer temporarily to alternative employment. “The army officer was seconded while he held civil office.”
  5. (verb) To assist or support; to back.
  6. (verb) To agree as a second person to (a proposal), usually to reach a necessary quorum of two. (This may come from the English adjective above.) “I second the motion.”
  7. (verb) To accompany by singing as the second performer.

Letter breakdown

  • Seconding contains 9 letters: 3 vowel(s) and 6 consonant(s).
  • It uses 8 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 3.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 13.

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Reader questions

What does Seconding mean?

To agree as a second person to (a proposal), usually to reach a necessary quorum of two. (See under #Etymology 3 for translations.)

What are the anagrams of Seconding?

Valid anagrams: consigned.

How many letters are in Seconding?

Seconding has 9 letters.

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