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- [roo-ling]
- /ˈru lɪŋ/
- /ˈruː.lɪŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [roo-ling]
- /ˈru lɪŋ/
Definitions of ruling word
- noun ruling a principle or regulation governing conduct, action, procedure, arrangement, etc.: the rules of chess. 1
- noun ruling the code of regulations observed by a religious order or congregation: the Franciscan rule. 1
- noun ruling the customary or normal circumstance, occurrence, manner, practice, quality, etc.: the rule rather than the exception. 1
- noun ruling control, government, or dominion: under the rule of a dictator. 1
- noun ruling tenure or conduct of reign or office: during the rule of George III. 1
- noun ruling a prescribed mathematical method for performing a calculation or solving a problem. 1
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Origin of ruling
First appearance:
before 1175 One of the 8% oldest English words
1175-1225; Middle English (gerund); see rule, -ing1, -ing2
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Parts of speech for Ruling
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
ruling popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
ruling usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for ruling
adj ruling
- across the board — If a policy or a situation applies across the board, it affects everything or everyone in a particular group.
- administrative — Administrative work involves organizing and supervising an organization or institution.
- advantaged — A person or place that is advantaged is in a better social or financial position than other people or places.
- all over the place — If something is happening all over the place, it is happening in many different places.
noun ruling
- adjudication — the act of adjudicating
- arbitrament — the decision or award made by an arbitrator upon a disputed matter
- bylaw — A bylaw is a law which is made by a local authority and which applies only in their area.
- codification — the systematic organization of methods, rules, etc
- decision — When you make a decision, you choose what should be done or which is the best of various possible actions.
adjective ruling
- ascendant — proceeding upwards; rising
- ascendent — a position of dominance or controlling influence: possession of power, superiority, or preeminence: With his rivals in the ascendant, he soon lost his position.
- centroidal — of or relating to a centroid
- dynastic — Pertaining to a dynasty.
- executive — Having the power to put plans, actions, or laws into effect.
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