Leading
WordNet
adjective
(1) Going or proceeding or going in advance; showing the way
"We rode in the leading car"
"The leading edge of technology"
(2) Having the leading position or higher score in a contest
"He is ahead by a pawn"
"The leading team in the pennant race"
noun
(3) The activity of leading
"His leadership inspired the team"
(4) Thin strip of metal used to separate lines of type in printing
WiktionaryText
Adjective
- Providing guidance or direction.
- Avoiding leading questions if you really want the truth.
- Ranking first.
- He is a leading supplier of plumbing supplies in the county.
- Occurring in advance; preceding.
- The stock market can be a leading economic indicator.