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   commanding

   /kəˈmɑːndɪŋ/

   adjective

   • 1. (in military contexts) having a position of authority: "a commanding officer"
   • ▪ indicating or expressing authority; imposing: "a man of commanding presence" Similar authoritativemasterfulassertiveconfidentfirmemphaticinsistentimperativeimposingimpressivebossyperemptoryautocraticimperiousmagisteriallordlyhigh-handedoverbearingdomineeringdictatorialdominatingbullishforcefulinformal:pushynot backward in coming forwardrare:pushful
   • ▪ possessing or giving superior strength: "a commanding 13–6 lead" Similar dominantdominatingcontrollingsuperiorpowerfulprominentadvantageousfavourablepreferablemore desirablemost desirablerare:prepotentprepollent
   • 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"

   Derivatives

   • 1. commandingly adverb

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCOMMANDING | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   COMMANDING definition: 1. having the authority to give orders: 2. A commanding voice or manner seems to have authority…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of COMMANDING is drawing attention or priority. How to use commanding in a sentence.

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   Commanding definition: being in command. See examples of COMMANDING used in a sentence.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCOMMANDING definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   (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.

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   Definition of commanding adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › commandingCommanding - definition of commanding by The Free Dictionary

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   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.

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › commandingCommanding - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Something that's commanding is lofty, high, or impressive. Your thirtieth-floor apartment gives you a commanding view of the city.