leading

/ˈlidɪŋ/
noun
  1. The act of guiding or directing a group or activity.
    • Good leading requires patience and clear communication.
    • Her leading of the team resulted in a championship win.
    • The leading of the choir was done by a talented conductor.
adjective
  1. Most important, popular, or successful; at the front or top.
    • He scored the leading role in the school play.
    • The company is a leading manufacturer of electric cars.
    • She is a leading expert in climate science.
  2. Guiding or directing; showing the way.
    • The leading car in the race was far ahead.
    • She gave a leading speech that inspired everyone to volunteer.
    • The leading dog pulled the sled across the snow.
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