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Definitions for superintendency
ˌsu pər ɪnˈtɛn dən si, ˌsu prɪn-su·per·in·ten·den·cy

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  1. superintendencynoun

    The condition of being a superintendent

  2. superintendencynoun

    The act of superintending

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary

  1. 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.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Superintendencynoun

    the act of superintending; superintendence

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of superintendency in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of superintendency in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of superintendency in a Sentence

  1. Steve McCammon:

    The biggest threat to superintendency and public schools is what is happening with the radicalization of school boards.

  2. Bette Davis:

    The act of sex, gratifying as it may be, is God's joke on humanity. It is man's last desperate stand at superintendency.

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