governing

noun verb adjective

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: gov-ern-ing (3)

English Definition

Having control or authority over an organization, country, or area.

Example Sentence

The governing body of the school will meet today.

US IPA /ˈɡʌvərnɪŋ/
UK IPA /ˈɡʌvənɪŋ/