Definition

The position or role of being a manager, including the responsibilities and duties that come with it.

Example

Her managership was marked by significant improvements in team performance.

Conversation

Have you thought about the responsibilities that come with managership?

Yeah, it seems like a lot of pressure to handle.

Exactly, it’s not just about making decisions.

Right, you also have to motivate the team and manage conflicts.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Managership is formed from "manage" (from Old French *managier*, meaning to handle or control) and "-ship" (meaning the state or condition of). The word refers to the state or condition of being in charge or controlling something.

Memory Tip

Think of 'managing' as handling or controlling something, and '-ship' indicates a state or condition. So, 'managership' means the condition of being in charge.

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