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superintendence

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

The act of superintending; supervision.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: superintendency

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

management by overseeing the performance or operation of a person or group

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: supervision, supervising, oversight

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: management, direction

Narrower terms: invigilation

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Etymology

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Real reading context

superintendence in complete knowledge articles