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command
noun(com-mand)
(computer science) a line of code written as part of a computer program
Synonyms: instruction, program line, statement,
command
verb(com-mand)
exercise authoritative control or power over
Synonyms: control,
command
verb(com-mand)
look down on
Synonyms: dominate, overlook, overtop,
command
noun(com-mand)
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
Synonyms: bid, bidding, dictation,
command
noun(com-mand)
great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity
Synonyms: control, mastery,
Examples:
A good command of French.
command
verb(com-mand)
make someone do something
Synonyms: require,
command
noun(com-mand)
a military unit or region under the control of a single officer
command
noun(com-mand)
a position of highest authority
Examples:
The corporation has just undergone a change in command.
command
noun(com-mand)
availability for use
Examples:
The materials at the command of the potters grew.
command
verb(com-mand)
be in command of
Examples:
The general commanded a huge army.
command
verb(com-mand)
demand as one's due
Examples:
This speaker commands a high fee.
The author commands a fair hearing from his readers.
command
noun(com-mand)
the power or authority to command
Examples:
An admiral in command.

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