rule

A1
Pronunciation
/ɹuːl/
/ɹuːl/
Noun
11 definition(s)
1 Definition

A regulation, law, guideline.

Example Sentences
  • All participants must adhere to the rules.
2 Definition

A ruler; device for measuring, a straightedge, a measure.

3 Definition

A straight line (continuous mark, as made by a pen or the like), especially one lying across a paper as a guide for writing.

4 Definition

A regulating principle.

5 Definition

The act of ruling; administration of law; government; empire; authority; control.

6 Definition

A normal condition or state of affairs.

Example Sentences
  • As a rule, our senior editors are serious-minded.
7 Definition

Conduct; behaviour.

8 Definition

An order regulating the practice of the courts, or an order made between parties to an action or a suit.

9 Definition

A determinate method prescribed for performing any operation and producing a certain result.

Example Sentences
  • a rule for extracting the cube root
10 Definition

A thin plate of brass or other metal, of the same height as the type, and used for printing lines, as between columns on the same page, or in tabular work.

11 Definition

Revelry.

Verb
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

To regulate, be in charge of, make decisions for, reign over.

2 Definition

To excel.

Example Sentences
  • This game rules!
3 Definition

To mark (paper or the like) with rules (lines).

4 Definition

To decide judicially.

5 Definition

To establish or settle by, or as by, a rule; to fix by universal or general consent, or by common practice.

6 Definition

To revel.