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
  • Budget for training, supervision and continuity alongside implementation.
    — Dr. Timothy J. Giardino, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026
  • The root of the conflict is the Colorado River Compact, negotiated in 1922 among the seven states of the Colorado watershed under the supervision of the then-Secretary of Commerce, Herbert Hoover.
    — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of supervision
Noun
  • By the end of the Biden administration, there were over 400 co-stewardship or co-management agreements with tribes, 159 within the National Park Service alone, says Sams.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The company’s founder has sued Kao, saying his stewardship defrauded Navatek of millions.
    — Molly Redden, ProPublica, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of stewardship
Noun
  • In doing so, the emirate has built resilience through diversified desalination, energy demand management, and long-term infrastructure planning.
    — Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Its eventual deployment could help the university explore how emerging aircraft fit into policing, emergency management, and engineering education.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of management
Noun
  • Gaps in governance, limited visibility into usage and costs, and restrictive vendor terms further complicate oversight—underscoring the need for stronger cost controls as organizations scale AI.
    — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2026
  • By weeks 8–12, deploy the model in production with human oversight and a robust governance framework.
    — Santanu Boral, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of oversight
Noun
  • Earlier this month, the administration suspended activities for 21 fraternities amid reports of assault, hazing and drug- and alcohol-related behavior.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The administration insists its strategy of inflicting economic pain is working.
    — Lauren Morganbesser, semafor.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of administration
Noun
  • On September 19, Miller’s forecast gave the Republicans an almost 36% chance of retaining control of the upper chamber.
    — Shawn Tully, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
  • But two more scores from Rexroat of 5 and 54 yards maintained the Eagles’ control of the game.
    — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of control
Noun
  • That’s more than double the cash Tesla’s been garnering from operations in the last few quarters, meaning that will have a much bigger cash deficit in the final three months of 2026.
    — Shawn Tully, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Inside, the mood is considerably more restrained, prioritizing comfort, generous proportions, and an operation that has had more than a decade to perfect its service for business travelers, families, and Vietnamese staycationers alike.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of operation
Noun
  • Equally responsible for this Bentley’s milestone handling are the Supersports’ electronic limited-slip differential, rear-wheel steering, suspension aided by a 48-volt active anti-roll bar, and enormous carbon-silicon-carbide brakes.
    — Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2026
  • That sentiment is even stronger now than in 2022, when Lula benefited from widespread opposition to Jair Bolsonaro after a presidency marked by controversy over his government’s handling of the Covid-19 pandemic.
    — Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2026
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“Superintendence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superintendence. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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