leading

IPA(Pronunciation)

not-comparable

Providing guidance or direction. / Ranking first. / Occurring in advance; preceding.

Japanese Meaning

指導や案内を提供する / 第一位である、先頭を占める / 先立つ、前に位置する

The leading advisor provided guidance and set a clear direction for the project.

その指導的な顧問はプロジェクトに対して明確な方向性を示し、助言を行った。

Sense（1）

Providing guidance or direction.

Avoid leading questions if you really want the truth.

Sense（2）

Ranking first.

He is a leading supplier of plumbing supplies in the county.

Sense（3）

Occurring in advance; preceding.

The stock market can be a leading economic indicator.