command
What generals issue
All meanings of command suggest power, authority, or advantage.
Command is the right or authority to order, and if you have it, you can issue commands.
Computers respond to commands, that is, instructions it receives from a program or user.
Command of a skill is mastery of it.
When you command someone or something, your expectation is that your wish will be satisfied.
If a place commands a view, it is situated so as to provide one.
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- controlAuthority to direct
- dominanceSuperior influence over others
- jurisdictionLegal authority's scope
- sovereigntySupreme independent authority
supremacy · influence · governance · autonomy · dominion · mastery · rule · sway
Formal command or instruction
- instructionGuidance for action
- decreeAuthoritative legal command
- edictAuthoritative public command
- mandateFormal authoritative directive
dictum · proclamation · behest · charge · bidding · fiat · writ · diktat
Incite to action
- terminalAt the endpoint
- shellHard outer covering
- scriptWritten words for performance
- inputData received for processing
execute · syntax · parameter · argument · function · batch · console · keyboard
Force to act
- forceStrength or compulsion
- pressureForce upon contact
- coerceObtain by intimidation
- intimidateInstill fear to control
impose · require · insist · oblige · constrain · dictate · enforce · threaten
Individual part or measure
- battalionMid-sized military unit
- regimentColonel-led military unit
- corpsMilitary unit or group
- squadronMilitary aviation unit
platoon · detachment · post · headquarters · garrison · brigade · division · fleet
Flat portable computing device
- SinaiEgyptian peninsula, biblical peak
- MosesHebrew prophet, liberator
- biblicalOf sacred texts
- divineOf or from gods
precept · tenet · moral · law · scripture · covenant · prohibition · doctrine
Smooth linguistic command
- proficiencySkilled performance level
- expertiseSkill from extensive practice
- graspSeize or understand
- knowledgeUnderstood facts and skills
skill · competence · facility · aptitude · adeptness · finesse · prowess · capability
power
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- controlAuthority to direct
- dominanceSuperior influence over others
- jurisdictionLegal authority's scope
sovereignty · supremacy · influence · governance · autonomy · dominion · mastery · rule · sway · ascendancy
directive
Formal command or instruction
- instructionGuidance for action
- decreeAuthoritative legal command
- edictAuthoritative public command
mandate · dictum · proclamation · behest · charge · bidding · fiat · writ · diktat · summons
prompt
Incite to action
input · execute · syntax · parameter · argument · function · batch · console · keyboard · shortcut
compel
Force to act
intimidate · impose · require · insist · oblige · constrain · dictate · enforce · threaten · strong-arm
unit
Individual part or measure
squadron · platoon · detachment · post · headquarters · garrison · brigade · division · fleet · theater
tablet
Flat portable computing device
divine · precept · tenet · moral · law · scripture · covenant · prohibition · doctrine · sacred
fluency
Smooth linguistic command
- proficiencySkilled performance level
- expertiseSkill from extensive practice
- graspSeize or understand
knowledge · skill · competence · facility · aptitude · adeptness · finesse · prowess · capability · dexterity
- controlremote control, self-control, birth control, crowd control, cruise control
- armyinfantry, cavalry, soldiers, artillery, officers
- leadershipleadership styles, leader, leadership skills, boss, leading
- military termsarmy, navy, air force, marines, soldier
- operationsoperation, operations, military operation, joint operation, workflow
- authorityleaders, ruler, rulers, monarch, bosses
commandsubordination
Lower position in hierarchy
powerlessness · impotence · subjugation · servitude · submission
commandsuggestion
Idea proposed for consideration
request · plea · entreaty · supplication · begging
commandincompetence
Lack of required skill
ignorance · unfamiliarity · incompetency · illiteracy · ineptitude
- command structureOrder-giving hierarchy
- chain of commandFormal authority hierarchy
- lieutenant commanderNaval rank below commander
- going commandoForgoing underpants deliberately
- command centerCentral operations facility
- commander in chiefHighest military leader
commanding, commander, commanded, commands, commandeer, commanders, commandment, commando, commandments