RULE — ТЛУМАЧЕННЯ
rule
Measuring stick consisting of a strip of wood or metal or plastic with a straight edge that is used for drawing straight lines and measuring lengths.
Something regarded as a normative example.
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- The convention of not naming the main character.
- Violence is the rule not the exception.
- His formula for impressing visitors.
A principle or condition that customarily governs behavior.
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- It was his rule to take a walk before breakfast.
- Short haircuts were the regulation.
(mathematics) a standard procedure for solving a class of mathematical problems.
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- He determined the upper bound with Descartes' rule of signs.
- He gave us a general formula for attacking polynomials.
A rule or law concerning a natural phenomenon or the function of a complex system.
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- The principle of the conservation of mass.
- The principle of jet propulsion.
- The right-hand rule for inductive fields.
A basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct.
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- Their principles of composition characterized all their works.
Any one of a systematic body of regulations defining the way of life of members of a religious order.
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- The rule of St. Dominic.
Prescribed guide for conduct or action.
Directions that define the way a game or sport is to be conducted.
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- He knew the rules of chess.
(linguistics) a rule describing (or prescribing) a linguistic practice.
Dominance or power through legal authority.
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- France held undisputed dominion over vast areas of Africa.
- The rule of Caesar.
The duration of a monarch's or government's power.
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- During the rule of Elizabeth.
Keep in check.
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- Rule one's temper.
Decide with authority.
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- The King decreed that all first-born males should be killed.
Decide on and make a declaration about.
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- Find someone guilty.
Mark or draw with a ruler.
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- Rule the margins.
Exercise authority over; as of nations.
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- Who is governing the country now?
Be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance.
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- Money reigns supreme here.
- Hispanics predominate in this neighborhood.
Have an affinity with; of signs of the zodiac.
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