commanding

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[kəˈmɑːndɪŋ], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- (in military contexts) having a position of authority
(e.g: a commanding officer)

- (of a place or position) dominating from above; giving a wide view of an area
(e.g: the castle is built in a commanding position on a hill looking out over the sea)


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