Definitions For Rule
noun
- 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
- A principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
- (mathematics) a standard procedure for solving a class of mathematical problems
- A rule or law concerning a natural phenomenon or the function of a complex system
- A basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
- Any one of a systematic body of regulations defining the way of life of members of a religious order
- Prescribed guide for conduct or action
- Directions that define the way a game or sport is to be conducted
- (linguistics) a rule describing (or prescribing) a linguistic practice
- Dominance or power through legal authority
- The duration of a monarch's or government's power
- A statement that tells you what is or is not allowed in a particular game, situation, etc.
- A statement that tells you what is allowed or what will happen within a particular system (such as a language or science)
- A piece of advice about the best way to do something
verb
- Keep in check
- Decide with authority
- Decide on and make a declaration about
- Mark or draw with a ruler
- Exercise authority over; as of nations
- Be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
- Have an affinity with; of signs of the zodiac
- To have control and power over a country, area, group, etc.
- To have great influence over (someone)
- To make a legal decision about something
Is Rule a Scrabble Word?
Words With Friends
YES
Scrabble US
YES
Scrabble UK
YES
English International (SOWPODS)
YES
Scrabble Global
YES
Enable1 Dictionary
YES
Points in Different Games
Scrabble
4
Words with Friends
6
The word Rule is worth 4 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words with Friends
Examples of Rule in a Sentence
- I understand the basic rules of chess.
- As long as you're living under our roof, you'll follow our rules.
- The college has strict rules for qualifying for financial assistance.
- The queen ruled for 25 years.
- A dynasty ruled over this region during the 11th century.
- Who will be the next leader to rule the country?