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Broader term 2
The act of directing, of aiming, regulating, guiding, or ordering; guidance; management; superintendence; administration; as, the direction o/ public…
oewn 2023
0% interchangeable
Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.
The act or art of managing; the manner of treating, directing, carrying on, or using, for a purpose; conduct; administration; guidance; control; as,…
oewn 2023
0% interchangeable
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Derivationally related 2
To have or exercise the charge and oversight of; to oversee with the power of direction; to take care of with authority; to supervise; as, an officer…
oewn 2023
15% interchangeable
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To have or exercise the charge and oversight of; to oversee with the power of direction; to take care of with authority; to supervise; as, an officer…
oewn 2023
15% interchangeable
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Synonym 3
Watchful care; superintendence; general supervision.
oewn 2023
68% interchangeable
Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.
The act of superintending; care and oversight for the purpose of direction; supervision.
oewn 2023
68% interchangeable
Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.
The act of overseeing; inspection; superintendence; oversight.
oewn 2023
68% interchangeable
Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.
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