superintendency

su·per·in·ten·den·cy

noun \-dən(t)-sē\

plural su·per·in·ten·den·cies

Definition of SUPERINTENDENCY

: the office, post, or jurisdiction of a superintendent; also : superintendence

Examples of SUPERINTENDENCY

1. <superintendency of the polling places is largely carried out by retired citizens>
2. <currently a faculty member is needed for superintendency of the program>

First Known Use of SUPERINTENDENCY

1598

Related to SUPERINTENDENCY

Synonyms: care, charge, guidance, headship, oversight, regulation, stewardship, superintendence, supervision, surveillance

Related Words: monitoring, observance, observation, observing, policing; administration, control, direction, generalship, hand(s), management, running; leadership, piloting, shepherding, steering; government, reign, rule; aegis (also egis), auspices, guardianship, protection, trusteeship, tutelage

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