Found 4 items, similar to Seconding.
English → Indonesian (Kamus Landak) Definition: second kedua
English → Indonesian (quick) Definition: second detik, kedua, nomor dua
English → English (WordNet) Definition: second second adj 1: coming next after the first in position in space or time or degree or magnitude [syn: 2nd, 2d] 2: coming next after first; “a second chance”; “the second vice president” 3: a part or voice or instrument or orchestra section lower in pitch than or subordinate to the first; “second flute”; “the second violins” [ant: first] 4: having the second highest gear ratio; “second gear” second adv : in the second place; “second, we must consider the economy” [syn: secondly] second n 1: 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites [syn: sec, s] 2: an indefinitely short time; “wait just a moment”; “it only takes a minute”; “in just a bit” [syn: moment, minute, bit] 3: the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed near 2nd base [syn: second base] 4: a particular point in time; “the moment he arrived the party began” [syn: moment, minute, instant] 5: following the first in an ordering or series; “he came in a close second” 6: a 60th part of a minute of arc; “the treasure is 2 minutes and 45 seconds south of here” [syn: arcsecond] 7: the official attendant of a contestant in a duel or boxing match 8: a speech seconding a motion; “do I hear a second?” [syn: secondment, endorsement, indorsement] 9: the gear that has the second lowest forward gear ratio in the gear box of a motor vehicle; “he had to shift down into second to make the hill” [syn: second gear] 10: merchandise that has imperfections; usually sold at a reduced price without the brand name [syn: irregular] second v 1: give support or one's approval to; “I'll second that motion”; “I can't back this plan”; “endorse a new project” [syn: back, endorse, indorse] 2: transfer an employee to a different, temporary assignment; “The officer was seconded for duty overseas”
English → English (gcide) Definition: Seconding Second \Sec"ond\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Seconded; p. pr. & vb. n. Seconding.] [Cf. F. seconder, L. secundare, from secundus. See Second, a.] 1. To follow in the next place; to succeed; to alternate. [R.] [1913 Webster] In the method of nature, a low valley is immediately seconded with an ambitious hill. --Fuller. [1913 Webster] Sin is seconded with sin. --South. [1913 Webster] 2. To follow or attend for the purpose of assisting; to support; to back; to act as the second of; to assist; to forward; to encourage. [1913 Webster] We have supplies to second our attempt. --Shak. [1913 Webster] In human works though labored on with pain, A thousand movements scarce one purpose gain; In God's, one single can its end produce, Yet serves to second too some other use. --Pope. [1913 Webster] 3. Specifically, (Parliamentary Procedure) to support, as a motion[6] or proposal, by adding one's voice to that of the mover or proposer. [1913 Webster] Note: Under common parliamentary rules used by many organizations, especially legislative bodies, a motion must be seconded in order to come properly before the deliberative body for discussion. Any motion[6] for which there is no second[8] dies for lack thereof. [PJC]