leading /ˈliːdɪŋ/adjective 3noun 2/ˈlɛdɪŋ/ noun 1forms 1phrases 2 adjective3 •Providing guidance or direction.Avoid leading questions if you really want the truth. •first in position or success, ahead of all the othersHe is a leading supplier of plumbing supplies in the county. •Occurring in advance; preceding.The stock market can be a leading economic indicator. noun2 •An act by which one is led or guided.I do not affirm that what you see beyond is futile, I do not advise you to stop, / I do not say leadings you thought great are not great, / But I say that none lead to greater than these lead to. — 1892 •(no longer used) Command of an army or military unit.Art thou but Captaine of a thousand horse, That by Characters grauen in thy browes, And by thy martiall face and stout aspect, Deseru’st to haue the leading of an hoste? — 1587 leading /ˈlɛdɪŋ/ noun1 •Vertical space added between lines; line spacing. formsleadings Phrases with leading blind leading the blindA situation in which an unqualified person is attempting to guide, advise, or train others. leading lightA light that helps to guide vessels into a port.