leadership
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dərˌʃɪp noun
1.
the position or function of a leader, a person who guides or directs a group: He managed to maintain his leadership of the party despite heavy opposition. Synonyms: administration, management, directorship, control, governorship, stewardship, hegemony.
2.
ability to lead: As early as sixth grade she displayed remarkable leadership potential. Synonyms: authoritativeness, influence, command, effectiveness; sway, clout.
3.
an act or instance of leading; guidance; direction: They prospered under his strong leadership.
4.
the leaders of a group: The union leadership agreed to arbitrate.
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| —n | |
| 1. | the position or function of a leader |
| 2. | the period during which a person occupies the position of leader: during her leadership very little was achieved |
| 3. | a. the ability to lead |
| b. (as modifier): leadership qualities | |
| 4. | the leaders as a group of a party, union, etc: the union leadership is now very reactionary |
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Example sentences
He had all the physical tools, as well as tremendous leadership abilities and a fierce determination to win.
He also had an actor's ability to improvise, natural leadership skills, and a distrust of bureaucrats.
Strategic leadership sets the vision and goals for an entire organization.
Its leaders say that the project will give the country a leadership position in renewable energy.
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