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Meaning:

Noun:

  • An order, a compelling task given to an inferior or a machine.
  • A position of chief authority; a position involving the right or power to order or control.
  • baseball The degree of control a pitcher has over his pitches.
  • computing A directive to a computer program acting as an interpreter of some kind, in order to perform a specific task.
  • Dominating situation; range or control or oversight; extent of view or outlook.
  • military A body or troops, or any naval or military force, under the control of a particular officer.
  • power of control, direction or disposal; mastery.
  • The act of commanding; exercise or authority of influence.
  • The right or authority to order, control or dispose of; the right to be obeyed or to compel obedience.

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Verb:

  • To hold, to control the use of
  • transitive to dominate through ability, resources, position etc.; to overlook.
  • transitive To exact, compel or secure by my moral influence; to deserve, claim.
  • transitive To have or exercise supreme power, control or authority over, especially military; to have under direction or control.
  • transitive To order, give orders; to compel or direct with authority.
  • transitive To require with authority; to demand, order, enjoin.

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