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Meaning of rules
noun
- A regulation, law, guideline. Example: All participants must adhere to the rules.
- A ruler; device for measuring, a straightedge, a measure.
- A straight line (continuous mark, as made by a pen or the like), especially one lying across a paper as a guide for writing.
- A regulating principle.
- The act of ruling; administration of law; government; empire; authority; control.
verb
- To regulate, be in charge of, make decisions for, reign over.
- To excel. Example: This game rules!
- To mark (paper or the like) with rules (lines).
- To decide judicially.
- To establish or settle by, or as by, a rule; to fix by universal or general consent, or by common practice.
verb
- To revel.
Source: Free Dictionary API.
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A dictionary checker verifies whether a typed word exists in a word list. It is useful for word games, puzzle checks, spelling checks, and quick vocabulary confirmation.
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