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Aug 7, 2023 · Noun [ edit] superintendence ( countable and uncountable, plural superintendences) The act of superintending; supervision. Synonym: superintendency. Categories: English lemmas. English nouns. English uncountable nouns. English countable nouns. English terms with quotations.
noun. 1. Authoritative control over the affairs of others: administration, direction, government, management, supervision. 2. The function of watching, guarding, or overseeing: care, charge, custody, guardianship, keeping, supervision, trust. The American Heritage® Roget's Thesaurus.
to oversee and direct (work, processes, etc.). to exercise supervision over (an institution, district, place, etc.). Late Latin superintendere. See super -, intend. 1605–15. supervise, manage, conduct, run; control. 'superintendence' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
