What does Commanding mean?

Definitions for Commanding
kəˈmæn dɪŋ, -ˈmɑn-com·mand·ing

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. commanding, dominating, overlookingadjective

    used of a height or viewpoint

    "a commanding view of the ocean"; "looked up at the castle dominating the countryside"; "the balcony overlooking the ballroom"

Wiktionary

  1. commandingverb

    Present participle of to command.

  2. commandingadjective

    tending to give commands, authoritarian

  3. commandingadjective

    impressively dominant

    A commanding structure.

ChatGPT

  1. commanding

    Commanding refers to the act of exercising authority or control over others. It also implies exhibiting a strong presence that demands respect or attention. In a leadership role, commanding can involve giving orders or instructions to others. This term can also describe something as striking, impressive or imposing in nature.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Commanding

    of Command

  2. Commandingadjective

    exercising authority; actually in command; as, a commanding officer

  3. Commandingadjective

    fitted to impress or control; as, a commanding look or presence

  4. Commandingadjective

    exalted; overlooking; having superior strategic advantages; as, a commanding position

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of Commanding in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of Commanding in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of Commanding in a Sentence

  1. Former Indiana Mayor Pete Buttigieg:

    Were talking about families that may have picked out a name -- may beassembling a crib -- and they learn something excruciating and are faced with this terrible choice -- and I dont know what to tell them morally about what they should do, i just know that I trust her and her decision medically or morally isnt going to be any better because the government is commanding her to do it in a certain way.

  2. Barack Obama:

    I believe that it is the right decision for our national security, the conduct represented in the recently published article does not meet the standard that should be set by a commanding general.

  3. Fort Hood:

    During the review period, no Commanding General or subordinate echelon commander chose to intervene proactively and mitigate known risks of high crime, sexual assault and sexual harassment. The result was a pervasive lack of confidence in the SHARP Program and an unacceptable lack of knowledge of core SHARP components regarding reporting and certain victim services.

  4. Acting Navy SecretaryThomas B. Modly:

    Were looking at that letter to try and understand what exactly the issues are. Its moving very quickly. My staff spoke to the [commanding officer] of the ship yesterday, he expressed some alarm in terms of the ability to get more beds in Guam, which we are working on very rapidly.

  5. Andrew Brunson:

    The commanding heights of our culture — most of our institutions — are dominated by people who are not serious God-followers, and therefore have little sympathy, understanding or tolerance for those who are.

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