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chain of command

chain of command noun: a system used in organizations, especially in the military, that defines a clear line of authority and responsibility.

Noun

chain of command (plural chains of command)

  1. (also) A system used in organizations, especially in the military, that defines a clear line of authority and responsibility.

chain of command meaning in Tamil, Malay, Indonesian and Vietnamese

chain of command in Tamil

கட்டளைத் தொடர்

chain of command in Malay

a system used in the military
rantaian perintah

chain of command in Indonesian

a system used in the military
rantai komando

chain of command in Vietnamese

a system used in the military
chuỗi chỉ huy

Synonyms of chain of command

Forms of chain of command

pluralchains of command

Questions about chain of command

What does chain of command mean?
Chain of command means a system used in organizations, especially in the military, that defines a clear line of authority and responsibility.
What is chain of command in Tamil?
Chain of command in Tamil is கட்டளைத் தொடர். See Chain of command meaning in Tamil.
What part of speech is chain of command?
Chain of command is a noun.
What is the plural of chain of command?
The plural of chain of command is chains of command.

Words near chain of command in the dictionary

  1. chain map
  2. chain maps
  3. chain migration
  4. chain migrations
  5. Chain of Being
  6. chain of command
  7. chain of custody
  8. chain of events
  9. chain of evidence
  10. Chain of Lagoons
  11. chain of office

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