leadership
Translation
leadership, guidance, command
Examples
She showed great leadership skills.
She showed great leadership skills.
The company needs strong leadership.
The company needs strong leadership.
Grammar Patterns
((leadership)) ((of sb./sth.)) the quality of being a leader Her leadership of the project was excellent.
Similar Words
Synonyms: guidance, direction, management
Etymology
From 'leader' + '-ship' (a suffix denoting a state or condition). The state of being a leader.
Memory Tips
Think of 'leadership' as the quality or ability that a 'leader' has. The '-ship' suffix often refers to a state or skill.