What does superintendence mean?
Definitions for superintendence
su·per·in·ten·dence
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Princeton's WordNet
supervision, supervising, superintendence, oversightnoun
management by overseeing the performance or operation of a person or group
Wiktionary
superintendencenoun
The act of superintending; supervision
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Superintendence, Superintendencynoun
Superiour care; the act of overseeing with authority.
Etymology: from super and intend.
Such an universal superintendency has the eye and hand of providence over all, even the most minute and inconsiderable things. Robert South, Sermons.
The divine providence, which hath a visible respect to the being of every man, is yet more observable in its superintendency over societies. Nehemiah Grew.
An admirable indication of the divine superintendence and management. William Derham.
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superintendence
Superintendence refers to the act of managing, overseeing, supervising or being in charge of a particular activity, area, operation, or organization. It involves ensuring that tasks or operations are carried out effectively and according to set guidelines or rules. The person who carries out this duty is often referred to as a superintendent.
Webster Dictionary
Superintendencenoun
the act of superintending; care and oversight for the purpose of direction; supervision
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of superintendence in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of superintendence in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
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