# respecting

/ɹiˈspɛktɪŋ/ (US) · /ɹɪspˈɛktɪŋ/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/respecting
Updated: 2026-06-20

## Senses

### 1. concerning or regarding

preposition · CEFR B2 · Formal

about or concerning a particular subject.

For teachers: with reference to; regarding or concerning. This prepositional use is characteristic of formal or legal registers.

- The company has not yet made a decision respecting your application.
- The board of directors issued a formal statement respecting the proposed merger, outlining the potential benefits for all shareholders.

Usage: Usually placed before a noun phrase to introduce a topic.

## Examples

- I have a few questions respecting your recent proposal.
- The committee will meet tomorrow to discuss new regulations respecting the use of public parks.
- The document outlines the specific duties of each department respecting the management of sensitive data and the protection of client privacy.

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