CEFR B2

stewardship

noun

Meaning

The responsible overseeing and protection of something considered worth caring for and preserving.

Examples

Environmental stewardship is crucial for protecting our planet for future generations.
The board emphasized the importance of good financial stewardship in managing the company's assets.

Synonyms: management, oversight, guardianship, custodianship

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stewardship (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈstjuːərdʃɪp/

Definition

The responsible overseeing and protection of something considered worth caring for and preserving.

Examples

Environmental stewardship is crucial for protecting our planet for future generations.
The board emphasized the importance of good financial stewardship in managing the company's assets.
His long career was marked by a strong sense of public stewardship, always acting in the community's best interest.

How to Use stewardship

stewardship of (prepositional phrase): Responsible care for a specific thing or resource. — "The museum is dedicated to the stewardship of historical artifacts."
exercise stewardship (collocation): To actively practice responsible care. — "Citizens should exercise stewardship over their local parks."

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