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Meaning of the word commanding in English

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commanding

US /kəˈmæn.dɪŋ/
UK /kəˈmæn.dɪŋ/

Adjective

1.

(in military contexts) having a position of authority.

Example:
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a commanding officer
Synonym:
dominantdominatingcontrollingsuperiorpowerfulprominentadvantageousfavorablepreferableprepotent
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