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governing

/ˈɡʌvənɪŋ/

Meanings
  • verb (governs, governing, governed)

    Having the power or authority to control or direct actions or policies.

    - "The government is governing the country effectively."
    - "My older brother governs our household."
    - "The board of directors governs the corporation."
  • noun

    Exercising control or direction over an area, organization, or group.

    - "The city council is responsible for the governing of the city."
    - "The new governing body was elected last month."
    - "The king's governing style was known for its fairness."

Pronunciation
  1. /ˈɡʌvɚnɪŋ/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with governing
ruling , schooling , cooling , dueling
Variants
List of all variants of governing that leads to same result
govern , governable , governed , governing , governs , non-self-governing , self-governing
Etymology
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From Old French 'gouverner' meaning 'to rule' or 'to control'.


Trivia
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  1. Did you know that the term 'governing' can be traced back to the Middle Ages?

  2. The concept of governing has been a topic of philosophical debate since ancient times.

  3. Good governing is essential for the prosperity and stability of a society.


Related Concepts
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  1. governance: The practice of controlling an organization, city, or country.

  2. policy: A plan of actions adopted by an organization or government.

  3. leadership: The ability to lead, influence, and guide a group.


Culture
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Governing is a crucial concept in various fields such as politics, economics, and organizational management. It has been extensively studied and debated throughout history.

How to Memorize "governing"

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    - Visualize a person in a position of power, making decisions and leading others.
    - Imagine a group of people following the lead of a strong and capable leader.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word with 'control', 'power', or 'leadership'.
    - Think about a government or organization and how it is governed.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the phrase 'Governing is like leading a team to victory' to remember the meaning.


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