superintendence

noun

ˌsü-p(ə-)rin-ˈten-dən(t)s How to pronounce superintendence (audio)
Definition of superintendencenext
1
as in supervision
the act or activity of looking after and making decisions about something under her lax superintendence the company eventually went bankrupt

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2
as in stewardship
the duty or function of watching or guarding for the sake of proper direction or control the superintendence of the local music festival is handled jointly by the city and the county

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Recent Examples of superintendence Their huge fortunes are the legitimate wages of superintendence; in the struggle for existence, money is the token of success. — Jeffery Vacante, Hartford Courant, 19 Jan. 2025 We were told that Russia used these companies to hack the brains of suggestible yokels, and that only wise superintendence of social-media conversation by progressives could save the world from fascism. — The Editors, National Review, 31 Oct. 2022 In exchange for help from the league in obtaining loans, a country had to accept the league’s superintendence of its economic affairs. — Branko Milanovic, Foreign Affairs, 21 June 2022 But, ironically enough, their preferred solutions — which invariably involve government superintendence — would be more likely to slow, rather than to expedite, any remedies. — The Editors, National Review, 6 Apr. 2022 That, and not reflexive support, knee-jerk opposition, or arrogant superintendence of the debate, is patriotism. — Charles C. W. Cooke, National Review, 23 Feb. 2022 Another site turned up wooden boards used in the construction of a foundation relates Nicoletta Saviane, an archaeological consultant who works with the superintendence. — Richard Pallardy, Discover Magazine, 26 May 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for superintendence
  1. supervision
  2. stewardship
  3. management
  4. oversight
  5. administration
  6. control
  7. operation
  8. handling
Noun
  • The intervention group halted their blood sugar and blood pressure medications under medical supervision and began an intensive 800- to 900-calorie daily diet.
    — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2026
  • After fine-tuning, the resulting model applied similar reasoning to human supervision.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 31 Oct. 2026
Definition of supervision
Noun
  • Together with a global brand, WWF-China is addressing water stewardship in the Taihu River Basin, part of the Yangtze River Delta.
    — Sarah Jones, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2026
  • This is simply about the NBA, the entity that maintains executive stewardship over the WNBA, stepping up and managing its asset.
    — Candace Buckner, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of stewardship
Noun
  • These private, elevated spaces so intrinsic to the character of the property will remain closed to the public while management seeks a practical solution.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Savannah River National Laboratory conducts research involving nuclear materials, environmental management, energy technologies, and national security.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of management
Noun
  • Practical limits on the oversight powers of a Democratic Congress already have some leaders thinking of other, coercive means of using congressional power to exact accountability.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Projects require careful oversight, and communities deserve a voice in how investments are made.
    — H. Russell Frisby, Baltimore Sun, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of oversight
Noun
  • This rate of departure is significantly higher than the rates seen during the last two administrations.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 30 Oct. 2026
  • North Korea objected, and Seoul, currently under a left-leaning administration that seeks warmer relations with the North, will not even confirm that the case existed.
    — Jieun Baek, Foreign Affairs, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of administration
Noun
  • Following a sloppy start Friday on the offensive end and an underwhelming start on the defensive end, the Heat flipped a switch midway through the second quarter to take complete control of the game.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2026
  • The race is among a handful of Senate contests this year expected to determine control of the chamber.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of control
Noun
  • Many inside the administration are skeptical about resuming military operations against Iran.
    — Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 29 Oct. 2026
  • For large-scale operations producing more than 10 gigawatt-hours of batteries annually, the approach could deliver up to $100 million in reduced formation costs.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of operation
Noun
  • Next up for the researchers are more sensitive sensors, bigger training datasets, additional fragrance channels, and better handling of complex mixtures.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Raman has portrayed Bass as a weak and ineffective leader, pointing to her handling of the Palisades fire, the homelessness crisis and the city’s ongoing struggle to deliver basic services.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2026
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