rule
English Thesaurus
1. 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 (noun.artifact)
| hypernym | : | measure, measuring rod, measuring stick, |
| definition | : | measuring instrument having a sequence of marks at regular intervals; used as a reference in making measurements (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | foot rule, |
| definition | : | a ruler one foot long (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | meterstick, metrestick, |
| definition | : | a rule one meter long (usually marked off in centimeters and millimeters) (noun.artifact) |
2. something regarded as a normative example (noun.cognition)
| hypernym | : | practice, |
| definition | : | knowledge of how something is usually done (noun.cognition) |
| hyponym | : | mores, |
| definition | : | (sociology) the conventions that embody the fundamental values of a group (noun.cognition) |
| hyponym | : | code of behavior, code of conduct, |
| definition | : | a set of conventional principles and expectations that are considered binding on any person who is a member of a particular group (noun.cognition) |
| hyponym | : | universal, |
| definition | : | a behavioral convention or pattern characteristic of all members of a particular culture or of all human beings (noun.cognition) |
3. a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior (noun.cognition)
| hypernym | : | concept, conception, construct, |
| definition | : | an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances (noun.cognition) |
| hyponym | : | limitation, restriction, |
| definition | : | a principle that limits the extent of something (noun.cognition) |
| hyponym | : | cy pres, cy pres doctrine, rule of cy pres, |
| definition | : | a rule that when literal compliance is impossible the intention of a donor or testator should be carried out as nearly as possible (noun.cognition) |
4. (mathematics) a standard procedure for solving a class of mathematical problems (noun.cognition)
| hypernym | : | procedure, process, |
| definition | : | a particular course of action intended to achieve a result (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | metarule, |
| definition | : | a rule that describes how other rules should be used (as in AI) (noun.cognition) |
| hyponym | : | recursion, |
| definition | : | (mathematics) an expression such that each term is generated by repeating a particular mathematical operation (noun.cognition) |
| domain category | : | math, mathematics, maths, |
| definition | : | a science (or group of related sciences) dealing with the logic of quantity and shape and arrangement (noun.cognition) |
5. a rule or law concerning a natural phenomenon or the function of a complex system (noun.cognition)
| hypernym | : | law, law of nature, |
| definition | : | a generalization that describes recurring facts or events in nature (noun.cognition) |
| hyponym | : | gresham's law, |
| definition | : | (economics) the principle that when two kinds of money having the same denominational value are in circulation the intrinsically more valuable money will be hoarded and the money of lower intrinsic value will circulate more freely until the intrinsically more valuable money is driven out of circulation; bad money drives out good; credited to Sir Thomas Gresham (noun.cognition) |
| hyponym | : | mass-energy equivalence, |
| definition | : | (physics) the principle that a measured quantity of mass is equivalent (according to relativity theory) to a measured quantity of energy (noun.cognition) |
| hyponym | : | naegele's rule, |
| definition | : | rule for calculating an expected delivery date; subtract three months from the first day of the last menstrual period and add seven days to that date (noun.cognition) |
| hyponym | : | principle of equivalence, |
| definition | : | (physics) the principle that an observer has no way of distinguishing whether his laboratory is in a uniform gravitational field or is in an accelerated frame of reference (noun.cognition) |
| hyponym | : | principle of liquid displacement, |
| definition | : | (hydrostatics) the volume of a body immersed in a fluid is equal to the volume of the displaced fluid (noun.cognition) |
| hyponym | : | mass action, mass-action principle, |
| definition | : | (neurology) the principle that the cortex of the brain operates as a coordinated system with large masses of neural tissue involved in all complex functioning (noun.cognition) |
6. a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct (noun.cognition)
| hyponym | : | pillar, |
| definition | : | a fundamental principle or practice (noun.cognition) |
| hyponym | : | yang, |
| definition | : | the bright positive masculine principle in Chinese dualistic cosmology (noun.cognition) |
| hyponym | : | yin, |
| definition | : | the dark negative feminine principle in Chinese dualistic cosmology (noun.cognition) |
| hyponym | : | feng shui, |
| definition | : | rules in Chinese philosophy that govern spatial arrangement and orientation in relation to patterns of yin and yang and the flow of energy (qi); the favorable or unfavorable effects are taken into consideration in designing and siting buildings and graves and furniture (noun.cognition) |
7. any one of a systematic body of regulations defining the way of life of members of a religious order (noun.communication)
8. prescribed guide for conduct or action (noun.communication)
| hyponym | : | bylaw, |
| definition | : | a rule adopted by an organization in order to regulate its own affairs and the behavior of its members (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | rubric, |
| definition | : | an authoritative rule of conduct or procedure (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | rule of evidence, |
| definition | : | (law) a rule of law whereby any alleged matter of fact that is submitted for investigation at a judicial trial is established or disproved (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | miranda rule, |
| definition | : | the rule that police (when interrogating you after an arrest) are obliged to warn you that anything you say may be used as evidence and to read you your constitutional rights (the right to a lawyer and the right to remain silent until advised by a lawyer) (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | precept, principle, |
| definition | : | rule of personal conduct (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | golden rule, |
| definition | : | any important rule (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | gigo, |
| definition | : | (computer science) a rule stating that the quality of the output is a function of the quality of the input; put garbage in and you get garbage out (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | dictate, |
| definition | : | an authoritative rule (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | canon, |
| definition | : | a rule or especially body of rules or principles generally established as valid and fundamental in a field or art or philosophy (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | etiquette, |
| definition | : | rules governing socially acceptable behavior (noun.communication) |
| part meronym | : | book, rule book, |
| definition | : | a collection of rules or prescribed standards on the basis of which decisions are made (noun.group) |
9. directions that define the way a game or sport is to be conducted (noun.communication)
| hypernym | : | direction, instruction, |
| definition | : | a message describing how something is to be done (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | ground rule, |
| definition | : | (baseball) a special rule (as in baseball) dealing with situations that arise due to the nature of the playing grounds (noun.communication) |
| part meronym | : | book, rule book, |
| definition | : | a collection of rules or prescribed standards on the basis of which decisions are made (noun.group) |
10. (linguistics) a rule describing (or prescribing) a linguistic practice (noun.communication)
| hypernym | : | concept, conception, construct, |
| definition | : | an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances (noun.cognition) |
| hyponym | : | linguistic universal, universal, |
| definition | : | (linguistics) a grammatical rule (or other linguistic feature) that is found in all languages (noun.communication) |
| domain category | : | linguistics, |
| definition | : | the scientific study of language (noun.cognition) |
11. dominance or power through legal authority (noun.state)
| hyponym | : | paramountcy, |
| definition | : | the state of being paramount; the highest rank or authority (noun.state) |
| hyponym | : | raj, |
| definition | : | British dominion over India (1757-1947) (noun.state) |
| hyponym | : | reign, sovereignty, |
| definition | : | royal authority; the dominion of a monarch (noun.state) |
| hyponym | : | suzerainty, |
| definition | : | the position or authority of a suzerain (noun.state) |
12. the duration of a monarch's or government's power (noun.time)
| hypernym | : | continuance, duration, |
| definition | : | the period of time during which something continues (noun.time) |
| hyponym | : | regency, |
| definition | : | the period of time during which a regent governs (noun.time) |
| instance hyponym | : | regency, |
| definition | : | the period from 1811-1820 when the Prince of Wales was regent during George III's periods of insanity (noun.time) |
13. keep in check (verb.change)
14. decide with authority (verb.cognition)
| hyponym | : | rule in, rule out, |
| definition | : | include or exclude by determining judicially or in agreement with rules (verb.competition) |
15. decide on and make a declaration about (verb.communication)
| verb group | : | feel, find, |
| definition | : | come to believe on the basis of emotion, intuitions, or indefinite grounds (verb.cognition) |
16. mark or draw with a ruler (verb.creation)
| hypernym | : | draw, |
| definition | : | represent by making a drawing of, as with a pencil, chalk, etc. on a surface (verb.creation) |
17. exercise authority over; as of nations (verb.social)
| hypernym | : | command, control, |
| definition | : | exercise authoritative control or power over (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | throne, |
| definition | : | sit on the throne as a ruler (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | misgovern, |
| definition | : | govern badly (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | dictate, |
| definition | : | rule as a dictator (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | reign, |
| definition | : | have sovereign power (verb.social) |
18. be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance (verb.stative)
| hyponym | : | override, |
| definition | : | prevail over (verb.stative) |
| hyponym | : | overarch, |
| definition | : | be central or dominant (verb.stative) |
19. have an affinity with; of signs of the zodiac (verb.stative)
20. 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 (noun.artifact)
| derivation | : | rule, |
| definition | : | mark or draw with a ruler (verb.creation) |
21. something regarded as a normative example (noun.cognition)
22. a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior (noun.cognition)
23. (mathematics) a standard procedure for solving a class of mathematical problems (noun.cognition)
| derivation | : | formulate, |
| definition | : | prepare according to a formula (verb.creation) |
24. prescribed guide for conduct or action (noun.communication)
| derivation | : | decree, rule, |
| definition | : | decide with authority (verb.cognition) |
25. dominance or power through legal authority (noun.state)
| derivation | : | govern, rule, |
| definition | : | exercise authority over; as of nations (verb.social) |
| derivation | : | dominate, |
| definition | : | be in control (verb.stative) |
26. the duration of a monarch's or government's power (noun.time)
| derivation | : | govern, rule, |
| definition | : | exercise authority over; as of nations (verb.social) |
27. keep in check (verb.change)
| derivation | : | rein, |
| definition | : | any means of control (noun.attribute) |
28. decide with authority (verb.cognition)
| derivation | : | decree, edict, fiat, order, rescript, |
| definition | : | a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge) (noun.communication) |
| derivation | : | prescript, rule, |
| definition | : | prescribed guide for conduct or action (noun.communication) |
| derivation | : | ruler, swayer, |
| definition | : | a person who rules or commands (noun.person) |
29. decide on and make a declaration about (verb.communication)
| derivation | : | opinion, ruling, |
| definition | : | the reason for a court's judgment (as opposed to the decision itself) (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | finding, |
| definition | : | the decision of a court on issues of fact or law (noun.act) |
30. mark or draw with a ruler (verb.creation)
| derivation | : | rule, ruler, |
| definition | : | 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 (noun.artifact) |
31. exercise authority over; as of nations (verb.social)
| derivation | : | authorities, government, regime, |
| definition | : | the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit (noun.group) |
| derivation | : | governor, |
| definition | : | the head of a state government (noun.person) |
| derivation | : | ruler, swayer, |
| definition | : | a person who rules or commands (noun.person) |
| derivation | : | dominion, rule, |
| definition | : | dominance or power through legal authority (noun.state) |
| derivation | : | rule, |
| definition | : | the duration of a monarch's or government's power (noun.time) |
32. be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance (verb.stative)
| derivation | : | reign, |
| definition | : | a period during which something or somebody is dominant or powerful (noun.time) |
33. 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 (noun.artifact)
| derivation | : | rule, |
| definition | : | mark or draw with a ruler (verb.creation) |
34. something regarded as a normative example (noun.cognition)
35. a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior (noun.cognition)
36. (mathematics) a standard procedure for solving a class of mathematical problems (noun.cognition)
| derivation | : | formulate, |
| definition | : | prepare according to a formula (verb.creation) |
37. prescribed guide for conduct or action (noun.communication)
| derivation | : | decree, rule, |
| definition | : | decide with authority (verb.cognition) |
38. dominance or power through legal authority (noun.state)
| derivation | : | govern, rule, |
| definition | : | exercise authority over; as of nations (verb.social) |
| derivation | : | dominate, |
| definition | : | be in control (verb.stative) |
39. the duration of a monarch's or government's power (noun.time)
| derivation | : | govern, rule, |
| definition | : | exercise authority over; as of nations (verb.social) |
40. keep in check (verb.change)
| derivation | : | rein, |
| definition | : | any means of control (noun.attribute) |
41. decide with authority (verb.cognition)
| derivation | : | decree, edict, fiat, order, rescript, |
| definition | : | a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge) (noun.communication) |
| derivation | : | prescript, rule, |
| definition | : | prescribed guide for conduct or action (noun.communication) |
| derivation | : | ruler, swayer, |
| definition | : | a person who rules or commands (noun.person) |
42. decide on and make a declaration about (verb.communication)
| derivation | : | opinion, ruling, |
| definition | : | the reason for a court's judgment (as opposed to the decision itself) (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | finding, |
| definition | : | the decision of a court on issues of fact or law (noun.act) |
43. mark or draw with a ruler (verb.creation)
| derivation | : | rule, ruler, |
| definition | : | 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 (noun.artifact) |
44. exercise authority over; as of nations (verb.social)
| derivation | : | authorities, government, regime, |
| definition | : | the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit (noun.group) |
| derivation | : | governor, |
| definition | : | the head of a state government (noun.person) |
| derivation | : | ruler, swayer, |
| definition | : | a person who rules or commands (noun.person) |
| derivation | : | dominion, rule, |
| definition | : | dominance or power through legal authority (noun.state) |
| derivation | : | rule, |
| definition | : | the duration of a monarch's or government's power (noun.time) |
45. be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance (verb.stative)
| derivation | : | reign, |
| definition | : | a period during which something or somebody is dominant or powerful (noun.time) |
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