Pronunciation: /kəˈmɑːndɪŋ/
adjective
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1(in military contexts) having a position of authority: a commanding officer
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indicating or expressing authority; imposing: a man of commanding presence her style is commanding
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possessing or giving superior strength: a commanding 13-6 lead
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2(of a place or position) dominating from above; giving a wide view of an area: the castle is built in a commanding position on a hill looking out over the sea
