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GOVERNING

(noun, adj.sat, verb)

Definitions

There are 9 meanings of the word Governing.

How to pronounce governing:

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Governing - as a noun

The act of governing; exercising authority

Example: "Regulations for the governing of state prisons"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
administrationgovernancegovernmentgovernment activity
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
social control
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Governing - as an adjective satellite

Responsible for making and enforcing rules and laws

Example: "Governing bodies"

Governing - as a verb

To make and administer the public policy and affairs of; to exercise sovereign authority in.

Example: "The old king governed the land wisely."

To control the actions or behavior of; to keep under control; to restrain.

Example: "Govern yourselves like civilized people."

To exercise a deciding or determining influence on.

Example: "Chance governs the outcome of many card games."

To control the speed, flow etc. of; to regulate.

Example: "A valve that governs fuel intake"

To exercise political authority; to run a government.

To have or exercise a determining influence.

(grammar) to require that a certain preposition, grammatical case, etc. be used with a word; sometimes used synonymously with collocate.

Example Sentences

"The governing body of the school made the decision to implement a new curriculum."
"The governing party won a landslide victory in the elections."
"The governing principles of the organization prioritize transparency and accountability."
"The governing council is responsible for making important policy decisions."
"The governing board of directors oversees the company's operations."
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Word Game Points

Is GOVERNING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, governing is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

GOVERNING has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is GOVERNING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, governing is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
GOVERNING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.

Is GOVERNING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, governing is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
GOVERNING has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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