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Definition commanding in American English

commanding adjective

adjective
/kəˈmændɪŋ/
Example

his commanding voice/presence

2

a commanding view or a commanding position allows you to see all around you

Example

a hill with a commanding view of the valley below

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3

making it likely that you will win something such as a race or election easily

Example

a commanding lead

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Definition commanding in American English