rule | (noun) measuring stick consisting of a strip of wood or metal or plastic with a straight edge that is used for drawing straight lines and measuring lengths | Synonyms: ruler |
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(noun) a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior | Synonyms: regulation |
(noun) something regarded as a normative example | Synonyms: convention, formula, normal, pattern |
(noun) a rule or law concerning a natural phenomenon or the function of a complex system | Synonyms: principle |
(noun) a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct | Synonyms: principle |
(noun) (mathematics) a standard procedure for solving a class of mathematical problems | Synonyms: formula |
(noun) prescribed guide for conduct or action | Synonyms: prescript |
(noun) (linguistics) a rule describing (or prescribing) a linguistic practice | Synonyms: linguistic rule |
(noun) directions that define the way a game or sport is to be conducted | - |
(noun) any one of a systematic body of regulations defining the way of life of members of a religious order | - |
(noun) dominance or power through legal authority | Synonyms: dominion |
(noun) the duration of a monarch's or government's power | - |
(verb) keep in check | Synonyms: harness, rein |
(verb) decide with authority | Synonyms: decree |
(verb) decide on and make a declaration about | Synonyms: find |
(verb) mark or draw with a ruler | - |
(verb) exercise authority over; as of nations | Synonyms: govern |
(verb) be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance | Synonyms: dominate, predominate, prevail, reign |
(verb) have an affinity with; of signs of the zodiac | - |
ruled | (adjective) subject to a ruling authority | - |
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ruler | (noun) measuring stick consisting of a strip of wood or metal or plastic with a straight edge that is used for drawing straight lines and measuring lengths | Synonyms: rule |
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(noun) a person who rules or commands | Synonyms: swayer |
rulership | (noun) the position of ruler | - |
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