Chairmanship
noun
The position or duty of being the leader or head of a meeting, organization, committee, etc.
He assumed the chairmanship of the board when his predecessor retired.
Often appears as...
- assume the chairmanship
- relinquish the chairmanship
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Formal
noun
The position or duty of being the leader or head of a meeting, organization, committee, etc.
He assumed the chairmanship of the board when his predecessor retired.
Often appears as...
- assume the chairmanship
- relinquish the chairmanship
Usage tips
Formal
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Leadership Role
Chairmanship is linked with taking charge and guiding a group within formal settings.
Under her chairmanship, the charity thrived and expanded its outreach.
Pro Tip 2/3Time-Bounded
Often a temporary position, chairmanship can be rotated or change with elections.
His chairmanship will end after the annual general meeting next month.
Pro Tip 3/3Power and Influence
The chairman often has a significant influence on decisions and the direction taken by the group.
The company saw unprecedented growth during his two years of chairmanship.
Pro Tip 1/3Leadership Role
Chairmanship is linked with taking charge and guiding a group within formal settings.
Under her chairmanship, the charity thrived and expanded its outreach.
Pro Tip 2/3Time-Bounded
Often a temporary position, chairmanship can be rotated or change with elections.
His chairmanship will end after the annual general meeting next month.
Pro Tip 3/3Power and Influence
The chairman often has a significant influence on decisions and the direction taken by the group.
The company saw unprecedented growth during his two years of chairmanship.
Pro Tip 1/3Leadership Role
Chairmanship is linked with taking charge and guiding a group within formal settings.
Under her chairmanship, the charity thrived and expanded its outreach.
Pro Tip 2/3Time-Bounded
Often a temporary position, chairmanship can be rotated or change with elections.
His chairmanship will end after the annual general meeting next month.
Pro Tip 3/3Power and Influence
The chairman often has a significant influence on decisions and the direction taken by the group.
The company saw unprecedented growth during his two years of chairmanship.
Compare with
chairdirectorshipgovernanceheadshipleadershipmanagementpresidencysupervision
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Quote examples
Rajeev Shukla
Indian Politician
I was given the task of I.P.L. Chairmanship which I tried to perform to the best of my abilities. The tournament was organised well despite all the controversies. The stadiums were jam-packed, which proved that I.P.L. was still popular.
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Lawrence O'Donnell
American Journalist
No one outside of the Black Caucus would be happy to see Alcee Hastings in a chairmanship. I first saw Alcee Hastings in his impeachment trial in the Senate.
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Nigel Lawson
British Politician
I am delighted to accept the chairmanship of Vote Leave, to help ensure that the organisation is fully prepared for the start of the referendum campaign.
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Bill Flores
American Politician
I will term-limit myself probably before I would have enough seniority to get a committee chairmanship.
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Aung San Suu Kyi
Burmese Activist
Assuming the chairmanship of ASEAN isn't going to do anything about improving the lives of people.
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Rajeev Shukla
Indian Politician
I was given the task of I.P.L. Chairmanship which I tried to perform to the best of my abilities. The tournament was organised well despite all the controversies. The stadiums were jam-packed, which proved that I.P.L. was still popular.
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Lawrence O'Donnell
American Journalist
No one outside of the Black Caucus would be happy to see Alcee Hastings in a chairmanship. I first saw Alcee Hastings in his impeachment trial in the Senate.
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Nigel Lawson
British Politician
I am delighted to accept the chairmanship of Vote Leave, to help ensure that the organisation is fully prepared for the start of the referendum campaign.
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Bill Flores
American Politician
I will term-limit myself probably before I would have enough seniority to get a committee chairmanship.
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Aung San Suu Kyi
Burmese Activist
Assuming the chairmanship of ASEAN isn't going to do anything about improving the lives of people.
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