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"regarding" vs "regarding the"

Both 'regarding' and 'regarding the' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Regarding' is a preposition that introduces the subject of a discussion or the topic of a letter, while 'regarding the' is used when a specific noun or pronoun follows to provide more clarity.

Last Updated: March 21, 2024

regarding

This is correct

Use "regarding" to reference something else.

ExpertExplanation provided by a TextRanch English expert


Some examples from our editors:

  • She had some concerns regarding the new tax bill, so she contacted her state representative.
  • The league disapproved of the player's comments regarding the referees' performance.
  • The teacher wrote an email to parents regarding the upcoming class trip.

Some alternatives from our editors:

  • concerning
  • about

regarding the

The phrase 'regarding the' is also correct and is used when a specific noun or pronoun follows to provide more clarity.

Use 'regarding the' when you want to refer to a specific noun or pronoun after the preposition 'regarding' to provide more context or clarity.

Examples:

  • I have some questions regarding the project.
  • Regarding the issue you raised, we are working on a solution.

Alternatives:

  • concerning the
  • about the
  • with respect to the
  • in relation to the
  • in connection with the

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