Webster's English Dictionary

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passing

1. pass.ing n : the act of one that passes or causes to pass; esp : DEATH  
   : by the way : PARENTHETICALLY  - in passing 
2. passing aj 1: going by or past  2: having a brief duration  obs  3: 
   SURPASSING  4: marked by haste, inattention, or inadequacy : SUPERFICIAL  
   5a: of, relating to, or used in or for the act or process of passing  5b: 
   given on satisfactory completion of an examination or course of study 
3. passing av : to a surpassing degree : EXCEEDINGLY {~ fair}