preposition

concerning

About or relating to something.

The school sends parents a letter concerning the new schedule.

Etymology

The participle of concern became a linking word. It introduces what a statement has to do with, identifying the subject to which it relates.

More examples

  • Please direct questions concerning your bill to the front desk.
  • We need more information concerning the proposed changes.
  • The committee meets today to discuss issues concerning public safety.

Similar words

about
More conversational and broadly used to introduce a topic.
regarding
A close equivalent, especially common in formal correspondence.