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Word: command
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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.
Source: Wiktionary
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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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