SUPERINTENDENCY Synonyms: 57 Similar Words

superintendency

noun

ˌsü-p(ə-)rin-ˈten-dən(t)-sē

Definition of superintendency

as in stewardship

the duty or function of watching or guarding for the sake of proper direction or control superintendency of the polling places is largely carried out by retired citizens

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as in management

the act or activity of looking after and making decisions about something currently a faculty member is needed for superintendency of the program

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Recent Examples of superintendency The superintendency for the largest suburban school district in southwest Ohio became vacant in January 2023, after former superintendent Matt Miller said a board member bullied him out of his position. — Bebe Hodges, The Enquirer, 4 May 2024 Vito Perrone was the first to be offered the superintendency. — Adria Watson, BostonGlobe.com, 13 June 2023 So what’s lost by this gender imbalance in the district superintendency? — Vicki Phillips, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2023 The last time the district embarked on a national search for a new leader was in 2011, when Hinojosa resigned to take another superintendency in Cobb County, an Atlanta suburb. — Dallas News, 13 Jan. 2022 See All Example Sentences for superintendency

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Noun

However, any consideration of a project of this magnitude must be approached with careful analysis and responsible stewardship of public resources.

— Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2026
Katherine Melchior Ray, author of Brand Global, Adapt Local, on why control is the wrong mental model and stewardship the right one.

— Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of stewardship

Noun

According to the company, the platform uses open systems architecture, autonomous software, strong command and control, and scalable mission management to support large groups of drones.

— Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 15 July 2026
Some gold ETFs directly invest in bullion kept in vaults, while others invest in shares of mining companies that tend to follow the price of gold while also being swayed by the companies’ management decisions, efficiency and financials.

— Liz Knueven, CNBC, 15 July 2026

Definition of management

Noun

Be vigilant about never leaving young children and pets in vehicles without supervision, especially during periods of intense heat, as car interiors can quickly become extremely hot.

— CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026
Raftelis highlighted the November caseload for one probation officer who had a total of 753 cases under their supervision.

— Nathan Pilling July 15, Kansas City Star, 15 July 2026

Definition of supervision

Noun

González has witnessed the ties between Mexico and its emigrants abroad evolve over four decades, starting as a young consular officer in the administration of Mexican President Carlos Salinas de Gortari.

— Alfredo Corchado, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani called out the administration of former Mayor Eric Adams for the uproar over a city immigrant-neighborhood map that left out Italian, Irish, and Jewish communities.

— Britta Miller, The Washington Examiner, 10 July 2026

Definition of administration

Noun

First, it’s tested with a small group of patients with doctor oversight.

— Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
The allegations were the focus of a news conference Wednesday outside FDC Miami, where relatives joined immigrant-rights advocates demanding transparency and oversight.

— Kairi Lowery, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026

Definition of oversight

Noun

More of the value shifts into material preparation, machine operation, quality control, tooling and process expertise.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 10 July 2026
Residents of al-Shujaiya told NPR that aid operations have been halted in their neighborhood since March, and ambulances need Israeli permission to enter.

— Aya Batrawy, NPR, 10 July 2026

Definition of operation

Noun

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
The era of progressive superintendence ironically began with the spread of disinformation, Buzzfeed’s release of the infamous Trump dossier.

— The Editors, National Review, 31 Oct. 2022

Definition of superintendence

Noun

Iran insists on retaining control over shipping through the waterway and says vessels should instead use routes through its own territorial waters.

— Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
Make sure the tires reconnect with the road - During the skid, wait until the tires reconnect with the road and then gently straighten the wheels to regain control.

— CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 11 July 2026

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