Meaning 1neutral; business and public discussion · 82%
Especially important or successful, or ranked near the top in a field.
Natural examples
Das Labor gehört zu den führenden Instituten des Landes.
The laboratory is among the country's leading institutes.
Der Anbieter hat eine führende Position im Markt.
The supplier holds a leading position in the market.
Sie arbeitet für eine führende Zeitung.
She works for a leading newspaper.
Usage note
Führend often modifies industries, companies, or suppliers. It means top-ranked, not necessarily leading a group in person.
Mini-lesson: führend
Especially important or successful, or ranked near the top in a field. Führend often modifies industries, companies, or suppliers. It means top-ranked, not necessarily leading a group in person.
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