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adjective
- 1. (in military contexts) having a position of authority: "a commanding officer"
- 2. (of a place or position) dominating from above; giving a wide view of an area: "the castle is built in a commanding position on a hill looking out over the sea"
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The meaning of COMMANDING is drawing attention or priority. How to use commanding in a sentence.
COMMANDING definition: 1. having the authority to give orders: 2. A commanding voice or manner seems to have authority…. Learn more.
Definition of 'commanding' Word Frequency. commanding. (kəmɑːndɪŋ , -mænd- ) 1. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] If you are in a commanding position or situation, you are in a strong or powerful position or situation. Right now you're in a more commanding position than you have been for ages. The French vessel has a commanding lead.
1. (Military) being in command. 2. having the air of authority: a commanding voice. 3. (of a position, situation, etc) exerting control. 4. (of a height, viewpoint, etc) overlooking; advantageous. comˈmandingly adv.
Commanding definition: being in command. See examples of COMMANDING used in a sentence.
1. : to direct authoritatively : order. commanded adherence to the rules. 2. : to exercise a dominating influence over : have command of: such as. a. : to have at one's immediate disposal. commands many resources. b. : to demand or receive as one's due. commands a high fee. : to overlook or dominate from or as if from a strategic position.
Something that's commanding is lofty, high, or impressive. Your thirtieth-floor apartment gives you a commanding view of the city.
Definition of commanding adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Synonyms for COMMANDING: presiding, chief, leading, supreme, lead, top, foremost, primary; Antonyms of COMMANDING: second, less, subordinate, lower, last, secondary, lesser, ancillary.
n. the act of commanding or ordering with authority; control:[ uncountable] Admiral, you have lost command of your ship. [ be + in + ~] The lieutenant was in command of a platoon. an order given by one in authority:[ countable] He issued several commands.
