Meaning & use

regarding

preposition·Academic

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Concerning or with reference to a particular subject.

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She sent an email regarding the change in the meeting schedule.

He had no further questions regarding the contract terms.

A note on using this word

More formal than "about"; commonly used in business and official correspondence.

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concerningabout

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