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"rule" Meaning in English

1. 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

Part of speech : noun

Synonyms

ruler

2. something regarded as a normative example

Part of speech : noun

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pattern

3. a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

Part of speech : noun

Example : It was their rule to take a walk before breakfast.

Synonyms

regulation

4. a standard procedure for solving a class of mathematical problems

Part of speech : noun

Example : The student determined the upper bound with Descartes' rule of signs.

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formula

5. a rule or law concerning a natural phenomenon or the function of a complex system

Part of speech : noun

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principle

6. a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct

Part of speech : noun

Synonyms

principle

7. prescribed guide for conduct or action

Part of speech : noun

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prescript

8. (linguistics) a rule describing (or prescribing) a linguistic practice

Part of speech : noun

Synonyms

linguistic rule

9. dominance or power through legal authority

Part of speech : noun

Synonyms

dominion

10. keep in check

Part of speech : verb

Example : rule one's temper

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harness

11. decide with authority

Part of speech : verb

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decree

12. decide on and make a declaration about

Part of speech : verb

Synonyms

find

13. exercise authority over

Part of speech : verb

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govern

14. be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance

Part of speech : verb

Synonyms

predominate

15. any one of a systematic body of regulations defining the way of life of members of a religious order

Part of speech : noun

Example : the rule of St. Dominic

16. directions that define the way a game or sport is to be conducted

Part of speech : noun

Example : I know the rules of chess.

17. the duration of a monarch's or government's power

Part of speech : noun

Example : during the rule of Elizabeth

18. mark or draw with a ruler

Part of speech : verb

Example : rule the margins

19. have an affinity with

Part of speech : verb

Translation for "rule"

rule meaning in Spanish : regla

rule meaning in German : Regel

rule meaning in Japanese : ルール

rule meaning in Turkish : kural

rule meaning in Chinese : 规则

rule meaning in Arabic : قاعدة

rule meaning in Polish : reguła

rule meaning in Hindi : नियम

rule meaning in French : règle

rule meaning in Russian : правило

rule meaning in Tamil : ஆட்சி

rule meaning in Telugu : పాలన

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