Rule Meaning

There are 19 meaning(s) for word Rule

Meaning 1 : (linguistics) a rule describing (or prescribing) a linguistic practice

    Synonyms : linguistic rule
Meaning 2 : 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

    Synonyms : ruler
Meaning 3 : prescribed guide for conduct or action

    Synonyms : prescript
Meaning 4 : a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

    Example : it was his rule to take a walk before breakfast

    Synonyms : regulation
Meaning 5 : exercise authority over; as of nations

    Synonyms : govern
Meaning 6 : decide with authority

    Synonyms : decree
Meaning 7 : a rule or law concerning a natural phenomenon or the function of a complex system

    Example : the right-hand rule for inductive fields

    Synonyms : principle
Meaning 8 : something regarded as a normative example

    Example : violence is the rule not the exception

    Synonyms : convention,  formula,  normal,  pattern
Meaning 9 : (mathematics) a standard procedure for solving a class of mathematical problems

    Example : he determined the upper bound with Descartes' rule of signs

    Synonyms : formula
Meaning 10 : be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance

    Synonyms : dominate,  predominate,  prevail,  reign
Meaning 11 : dominance or power through legal authority

    Example : the rule of Caesar

    Synonyms : dominion
Meaning 12 : decide on and make a declaration about

    Synonyms : find
Meaning 13 : a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct

    Synonyms : principle
Meaning 14 : keep in check

    Example : rule one's temper

    Synonyms : harness,  rein
Meaning 15 : any one of a systematic body of regulations defining the way of life of members of a religious order

    Example : the rule of St. Dominic

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

    Example : he knew the rules of chess

Meaning 17 : have an affinity with; of signs of the zodiac

Meaning 18 : mark or draw with a ruler

    Example : rule the margins

Meaning 19 : the duration of a monarch's or government's power

    Example : during the rule of Elizabeth

How to Pronounce Rule

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