B2adjectivebusinesstechnology
US/ɪɡˈzɪs.tɪŋ/
UK/ɪɡˈzɪs.tɪŋ/
already there now; present at this time
In context
The company plans to improve its existing products before launching new ones.
We can use the existing buildings instead of constructing new ones.
Existing customers will receive the update free of charge.
Words that go with existing
adjective + noun
- existing customersExisting customers get a ten percent discount.
- existing systemThe existing system is too slow.
- existing lawExisting law does not cover this case.
- existing facilitiesThe school will expand its existing facilities.
- existing buildingThey turned an existing building into a museum.
- existing technologyExisting technology cannot solve the problem.
- existing membersExisting members can invite a friend.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
the existed systemCorrect: the existing system