Ruler: meaning, definitions and examples

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ruler

 

[ หˆruห.lษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

measurement

A person or thing that rules or governs. A strip of wood, metal, or other material having a straight edge and usually marked off in inches or centimeters, used for drawing straight lines or measuring lengths.

Synonyms

governor, leader, measuring stick

Examples of usage

  • The ruler of the country made an important announcement.
  • She used a ruler to draw a straight line.
  • The ruler is 12 inches long.
Context #2 | Noun

school

An official who is in charge of a school. A straight strip of wood or metal marked in inches or centimeters, used for measuring or as a guide in drawing straight lines.

Synonyms

headmaster, principal, straightedge

Examples of usage

  • The students went to see the school ruler.
  • She used a ruler to measure the length of the paper.
  • The ruler is made of durable material.
Context #3 | Noun

device

A device used for measuring length, straightness, or angles. A person who rules or governs.

Synonyms

controller, instrument, measuring tool

Examples of usage

  • The carpenter used a ruler to measure the wood.
  • The ruler has both inches and centimeters marked on it.
  • She is a strict ruler when it comes to discipline.

Translations

Translations of the word "ruler" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น rรฉgua

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคฟเคฏเคฎเคพเคจเฅเคธเคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Lineal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penggaris

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปั–ะฝั–ะนะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ linijka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฎš่ฆ (ใ˜ใ‚‡ใ†ใŽ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rรจgle

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ regla

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท cetvel

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุณุทุฑุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pravรญtko

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pravรญtko

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฐบๅญ (chวzi)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ravnilo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ reglustika

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัั‹ะทา“ั‹ัˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒฎแƒแƒ–แƒแƒ•แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ xษ™tkeลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ regla

Etymology

The word 'ruler' originated from Old French 'reule' meaning 'rule, principle, regulation', which came from Latin 'regula' meaning 'rule, straight stick'. The concept of rulers for measurement and governance has been integral to human civilization for centuries, evolving from simple sticks to precise instruments. Today, rulers are essential tools in various fields, symbolizing both authority and precision.

See also: overrule, rule, ruled, rulers, rules, ruling, unruliness.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,208 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.