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ruler

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The word carries a sharp duality between physical precision and political power. When referring to a tool, it evokes a sense of rigidity, standardization, and exactness, often associated with schooling or technical drafting.

Countable when referring to a measuring tool or a specific person in power. Uncountable when referring to the general concept of sovereignty or measurement standards in a theoretical sense.

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Danh từ

[someone]

A person who exercises government or sovereignty over a territory.

"The benevolent ruler brought peace to the land."

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[something]

A straight strip of wood, plastic, or metal used for measuring length or drawing straight lines.

"She used a ruler to draw the margin on her paper."

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