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existing

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Definitions

1. existing

This noun or adjectival noun means "existing" or "already established," and is used to describe systems, frameworks, products, or structures that are already in place. It is commonly used in business and academic contexts to contrast what already exists with something new.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Why rush to conclusions based only on existing data?

Sentence 2

The president said, "We can't grow by sticking to existing markets."

Sentence 3

Most residents are frustrated with the existing system.

Sentence 4

We need to review the existing permission settings across departments.

Sentence 5

Hold on — who deleted the existing reservations?!