Definition & Meaning of "passing"

used to refer to the continuous movement of a time period

made or done without much attention or depth

lacking intensity or significance

moving past someone or something

meeting the minimum requirements or standards needed to succeed or proceed, such as in an exam or inspection

referring to the skill involved in throwing, hitting, or kicking a ball or puck to a teammate or ball down the field or court in sports

the conclusion of something, marking the end of its existence or occurrence

the action of moving past a person, object, or place

the action of giving or transferring something to someone else

the action of kicking, throwing, or hitting the ball to a teammate in order to advance play or maintain possession

the act of achieving a satisfactory or acceptable level in an examination or course of study

the action of formally approving something, often through voting or legislative action

the official act of a judge declaring or delivering a criminal's punishment or sentence in court

a situation where someone from one group, such as a certain race or sexual orientation, is mistaken for or tries to be seen as a member of another group, often for personal, social, or economic reasons