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ərd noun
1.
the position and duties of a steward, a person who acts as the surrogate of another or others, especially by managing property, financial affairs, an estate, etc.
2.
the responsible overseeing and protection of something considered worth caring for and preserving: New regulatory changes will result in better stewardship of lands that are crucial for open space and wildlife habitat.
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steward (ˈstjʊəd) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | a person who administers the property, house, finances, etc, of another |
| 2. | a person who manages the eating arrangements, staff, or service at a club, hotel, etc |
| 3. | a person who attends to passengers on an aircraft, ship or train |
| 4. | a mess attendant in a naval mess afloat or ashore |
| 5. | a person who helps to supervise some event or proceedings in an official capacity |
| 6. | short for shop steward |
| —vb | |
| 7. | to act or serve as a steward (of something) |
| [Old English stigweard, from stig hall (see | |
| 'stewardship | |
| —n | |
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Example sentences
Kids can learn a number of skills here, including problem solving, stewardship and basic forest management.
Stewardship of the environment is a concept that land is a resource.
Members will also fear that the electorate will punish the government for poor stewardship of an exploding budget deficit.
Energy savings are critical to sustainable stewardship of the planet.
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