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procession

/pɹəˈsɛʃən/

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noun

The act of progressing or proceeding.

Examples :

"The graduation ceremony ended with a slow procession of students leaving the auditorium. "

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noun

A group of people or things moving along in an orderly, stately, or solemn manner; a train of persons advancing in order; a retinue.

Examples :

"The graduation ceremony began with a procession of students and teachers walking slowly down the aisle. "

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noun

A number of things happening in sequence (in space or in time).

Examples :

"The graduation ceremony began with a procession of students marching onto the stage. "

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noun

(in the plural) Litanies said in procession and not kneeling.

Examples :

"The church held a procession of prayers. "

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verb

To take part in a procession.

Examples :

"The children processioned behind the school band, following their teacher. "

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verb

To honour with a procession.

Examples :

"The school community will procession the retiring teacher with a parade and speeches. "

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verb

(North Carolina and Tennessee) To ascertain, mark, and establish the boundary lines of (lands).

Examples :

"The surveyors are processing the property lines to establish the exact boundaries. "

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