intendance

noun

in-ˈten-dən(t)s How to pronounce intendance (audio)
Definition of intendancenext
as in management
the act or activity of looking after and making decisions about something his scrupulous intendance of the university's finances

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  1. management
  2. operation
  3. handling
  4. control
  5. supervision
  6. administration
  7. direction
  8. government
Noun
  • There are a few consequences to remember when juicing, such as not getting the benefit of fiber from fruits and vegetables as the skin is removed, which aids in digestion, heart health, and weight management.
    Dominique Fluker, Essence, 10 Jan. 2025
  • The next next man: Clayton Keller Next-up defenseman: John Carlson Leaving the veteran stalwart off the initial roster was one of the more difficult calls management had to make, but his performance hasn’t wavered since receiving the news.
    Chris Johnston, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of management
Noun
  • The incoming administration has promised the largest deportation operation in history.
    CBS News, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2025
  • Ukrainian and Russian officials confirmed the offensive, but the sides offered varying accounts of the scale and efficiency of the new operation.
    Brad Dress, The Hill, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of operation
Noun
  • Crowley has since sat down with Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, who has faced severe backlash over her handling of the blazes.
    Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 11 Jan. 2025
  • Advertisement Questions are also being raised over Los Angeles officials’ handling of the fire disaster, and why numerous fire hydrants went dry, hampering firefighting efforts.
    Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
Definition of handling
Noun
  • Kurt’s key takeaways These health and fitness advancements not only highlight the increasing synergy between technology and wellness, but also empower individuals to take control of their well-being in transformative ways.
    Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 12 Jan. 2025
  • Instead of bewildering noobs with a million settings and onboard tutorials, this 12 x 11 x 16-inch tank of a machine keeps it simple with easily accessible controls for things like temperature and dose volume for extraction, and run time for the onboard grinder.
    Jaina Grey, WIRED, 12 Jan. 2025
Definition of control
Noun
  • In a letter addressed to President Joe Biden, Barr stated his intent to vacate his role as vice chair of supervision while remaining on the Federal Reserve's Board of Governors.
    Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
  • But his decision to leave his role as vice chair of supervision may have been intended to sidestep a legal battle with Mr. Trump.
    Deborah B. Solomon, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of supervision
Noun
  • The Biden administration and the incoming Trump administration are working together to get some form of agreement, which is unusual, NPR's Daniel Estrin says.
    Brittney Melton, NPR, 13 Jan. 2025
  • Between the lines: Industry analysts expect a better environment for Medicare Advantage insurers under the Trump administration.
    Maya Goldman, Axios, 13 Jan. 2025
Definition of administration
Noun
  • The second storm is a stark new policy direction from the Trump-Vance Administration that threatens to disrupt Maryland’s economy, which is already deeply reliant on the federal government.
    Wes Moore, Baltimore Sun, 14 Jan. 2025
  • This is a time when the heart wants one thing, but the mind is pulling you in a completely different direction.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 14 Jan. 2025
Definition of direction
Noun
  • Keeping Families Together was active for just a few days in August 2024 before Texas and 15 other Republican states sued the federal government, halting applications.
    Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
  • From 1983 to 2009, the country endured a prolonged civil war, followed by the devastation of the 2004 tsunami and a 2022 economic crisis which thrust Sri Lanka back into global headlines, culminating in an abrupt change of government.
    Christine Chitnis, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of government
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