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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: being in command. See examples of COMMANDING used in a sentence.
COMMANDING definition: 1. having the authority to give orders: 2. A commanding voice or manner seems to have authority…. Learn more.
(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. being in command. 2. having the air, tone, etc., of command; imposing; authoritative: a commanding voice. 3. dominating, as by size or position: a commanding view of the valley.
noun. the act of commanding or ordering. Synonyms: injunction, bidding, direction, instruction, mandate, charge. an order given by one in authority: The colonel gave the command to attack. Military. an order in prescribed words, usually given in a loud voice to troops at close-order drill: The command was “Right shoulder arms!”
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.
1. If you are in a commanding position or situation, you are in a strong or powerful position or situation. [...] 2. If you describe someone as commanding, you mean that they are powerful and confident.
COMMANDING meaning: 1 : having a powerful or important quality that attracts attention, respect, etc.; 2 : very likely to result in victory in a race, competition, etc.
