Definitions

1. noun

The office or position of a chairman or chairperson, or the period during which someone holds this position.

“The chairmanship of the company was held by John for five years.”

2. noun

The qualities or characteristics required to be an effective chairman or chairperson.

“She lacked the leadership qualities needed for good chairmanship.”

3. noun

A term used in some contexts, especially in sports, to refer to the leadership or captaincy of a team.

“The team’s chairmanship was taken over by their star player.”