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governing

The correct spelling is governing.

How to pronounce governing

/ˈɡʌvənɪŋ/
verb

IPA: /ˈɡʌvənɪŋ/

Say it like: Gov-ern-ing

The correct spelling is governing. To make and administer the public policy and affairs of; to exercise sovereign authority in. For example: "The old king governed the land wisely."

Usage Examples

The old king governed the land wisely.

Govern yourselves like civilized people.

Chance governs the outcome of many card games.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To make and administer the public policy and affairs of; to exercise sovereign authority in.
  2. 2.To control the actions or behavior of; to keep under control; to restrain.
  3. 3.To exercise a deciding or determining influence on.
  4. 4.To control the speed, flow etc. of; to regulate.
  5. 5.To exercise political authority; to run a government.

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