# commanding

Pronunciation: US say "kuh-MAN-ding" /kəˈmændɪŋ/; UK say "kuh-MAHN-ding" /kəˈmɑːndɪŋ/

## Adjective

1. Impressively dominant in a way that stands out as very good and clearly superior.
   - Simple: So strong and impressive that it clearly stands out.
   - _The champion held a commanding lead going into the final lap._
   - _The company posted a commanding share of the market this year._
2. Positioned high above and overlooking a wide area, so as to give a broad view.
   - Simple: High up and looking out over a wide area below.
   - _The fortress occupied a commanding position on the ridge._
   - _From its commanding height, the lighthouse could be seen for miles._
3. Inclined to give orders and take charge, often in an authoritarian way.
   - Simple: Liking to tell other people what to do in a strong way.
   - _The general spoke in a commanding voice that nobody dared question._
   - _His commanding attitude with the junior staff bordered on overbearing._

## Verb

4. Present participle of command. — present participle and gerund of command
   - Simple: Present participle of command. Use this form for an action happening right now.
   - _He is commanding a fleet of merchant vessels this season._
   - _The general was commanding three divisions during the campaign._

## Noun

5. The act or process of giving a command or order.
   - Simple: The act of telling someone what they must do.
   - _The commanding of troops requires both clear authority and steady nerves._
   - _Effective leadership involves far more than the mere commanding of subordinates._

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