Concerning Meaning
/kənˈsɝnɪŋ/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjCausing concern; worrying.
adjImportant.
Sentence Examples
John testified concerning him.
There is a rule concerning the use of knives and forks.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The report contained data ____ the recent drop in sales.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
I received an official letter ____ the updated safety regulations in the office.
Word Origin & History
From concern + -ing. The adjective and preposition follow from the verb.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"So great and so concerning truth."
— 1692–1717, Robert South, Twelve Sermons Preached upon Several Occasions, volume (please specify |volume=I to VI), London:
"The Lord hath spoken good concerning Israel."
— 1611, The Holy Bible, […] (King James Version), London: […] Robert Barker, […], →OCLC, Numbers 10:29:
"We shall write to you, / As Time and our Concernings shall importune, / How it goes with us, and do look to know / What doth befall you here."
— c. 1603–1604 (date written), William Shakespeare, “Measure for Measure”, in Mr. William Shakespeares Comedies, Histories, & Tragedies […] (First Folio), London: […] Isaac Iaggard, and Ed[ward] Blount, published 1623, →OCLC, [Act I, scene i]:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The report contained data ____ the recent drop in sales.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
I received an official letter ____ the updated safety regulations in the office.