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Domination: Definition, Usage & Key Examples (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：overwhelming victory (domination)

domination 🔊

/ˌdɒm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

The state of having complete control or victory in a game or competition, so strong that the opponent has no chance.

Illustration of sports domination showing one team with a huge lead on the scoreboard.

overwhelming victory 🔊

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/ˌoʊ.vərˈwel.mɪŋ ˈvɪk.tə.ri/

The state of achieving complete control or superiority in a competitive setting, leaving no chance for the opponent.

📁 Category：Entertainment & Sports 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Latin 'dominatus' (rule), from 'dominus' (lord), with root dom- meaning 'house' or 'master'.

💡 Mnemonic

Link 'domination' to 'domain' – a realm where one has total control, like a king in his kingdom.

📖 Example

Our team's domination on the basketball court was clear, as we led by 30 points at halftime. 🔊 Our team's clear dominance on the basketball court was evident with a 30-point lead at halftime.

🔗 Collocations

total domination – complete and utter control in a competition

sports domination – overwhelming superiority in athletic events

competitive domination – dominance in a contest or rivalry

🔄 Synonyms

supremacy (n.) – the state of being superior to all others in power or authority

hegemony (n.) – leadership or dominance, especially by one state or social group over others

ascendancy (n.) – the state of being in a position of power or control

🚫 Antonyms

submission (n.) – the action of accepting or yielding to a superior force

inferiority (n.) – the state of being lower in status or quality

defeat (n.) – the loss of a game or competition

🌱 Derivatives

dominate (v.) – to have control or power over

dominant (adj.) – most important, powerful, or influential

dominance (n.) – the state of being dominant

📖 Cultural Story

Derived from Latin 'dominatus', meaning 'rule', reflecting historical power dynamics. Commonly used today to describe decisive victory in sports or market leadership in business.

Meaning 2：market leadership (domination)

domination 🔊

/ˌdɒm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

A situation where one company or country has the most power and influence in a market or area, making it the leader.

market leadership 🔊

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/ˈmɑːr.kɪt ˈliː.dər.ʃɪp/

A situation where an entity holds the most power and influence in a specific market or area, establishing itself as the foremost leader.

📁 Category：Social Economy 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

The tech giant has maintained its domination in the smartphone market for over a decade through constant innovation. 🔊 The technology giant has kept its leading position in the smartphone market for more than ten years by continuously innovating.

🔗 Collocations

market domination – supreme control over a particular market segment

industry domination – dominance within a specific industrial sector

global domination – worldwide leadership or control

🔄 Synonyms

monopoly (n.) – exclusive control over a commodity or service

predominance (n.) – the state of being greater in number or amount

preeminence (n.) – the fact of surpassing all others; distinction

🚫 Antonyms

competition (n.) – the activity of competing against others

fragmentation (n.) – the process of breaking into smaller parts

subordination (n.) – the state of being lower in rank or position

🌱 Derivatives

dominate (v.) – to exert control or influence over

dominant (adj.) – having a commanding position

dominance (n.) – the power to influence or control