Superintendence
noun
The act of directing or managing something.
He was placed in charge of the superintendence of public schools in the district.
Often appears as...
- under the superintendence of
- superintendence over
noun
The position or office of a superintendent.
He held the superintendence of the city's public works department.
Often appears as...
- hold the superintendence
- superintendence of department
noun
The act of directing or managing something.
He was placed in charge of the superintendence of public schools in the district.
Often appears as...
- under the superintendence of
- superintendence over
noun
The position or office of a superintendent.
He held the superintendence of the city's public works department.
Often appears as...
- hold the superintendence
- superintendence of department
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Leadership Role
Superintendence often implies a person's leading role in guiding a project or organization.
Under her superintendence, the project succeeded against all odds.
Pro Tip 2/3Authority Figure
The term indicates someone with authority to make decisions and enforce rules.
The teacher's superintendence in class maintained discipline among students.
Pro Tip 3/3Continuous Process
Superintendence is not just a one-time action; it involves ongoing management and oversight.
His superintendence of the construction site included daily safety checks.
Pro Tip 1/3Leadership Role
Superintendence often implies a person's leading role in guiding a project or organization.
Under her superintendence, the project succeeded against all odds.
Pro Tip 2/3Authority Figure
The term indicates someone with authority to make decisions and enforce rules.
The teacher's superintendence in class maintained discipline among students.
Pro Tip 3/3Continuous Process
Superintendence is not just a one-time action; it involves ongoing management and oversight.
His superintendence of the construction site included daily safety checks.
Pro Tip 1/3Leadership Role
Superintendence often implies a person's leading role in guiding a project or organization.
Under her superintendence, the project succeeded against all odds.
Pro Tip 2/3Authority Figure
The term indicates someone with authority to make decisions and enforce rules.
The teacher's superintendence in class maintained discipline among students.
Pro Tip 3/3Continuous Process
Superintendence is not just a one-time action; it involves ongoing management and oversight.
His superintendence of the construction site included daily safety checks.
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administratecontroldirectionguidanceleadershipmanagementoversightsupervision
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