concerning

preposition

: relating to (something or someone)

Full Definition of CONCERNING

: relating to : regarding

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15th century

Synonyms: apropos, apropos of, as far as, as for, as regards (also as respects), as to, about, of, on, regarding, respecting, touching, toward (or towards)

CONCERNING Defined for Kids

preposition con·cern·ing \kən-ˈsər-niŋ\

: relating to : about <I received a notice concerning the meeting.>

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