Receiving or requiring immediate attention
“As the differences began to resolve, members develop mutual understanding and clarity with respect to the task in hand.”
Awaiting decision or settlement
“Yet none of this is particularly helpful in dealing with the question in hand.”
Ready for use if required
“We have money in hand to pay for medical and dental services.”
Extra or left over from that mentioned or used
“I've also got a good many other books in hand for the same publisher in addition to those mentioned.”
In good order, under control
Capable of being obtained or used for the accomplishment of a purpose
In one's possession or ownership
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