chairman
/ˈtʃɛːmən/
Meanings
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noun
A person who is elected or appointed to preside over a meeting or an organization.
- "The chairman of the board called the meeting to order."
- "The chairman of the committee presented the report."
Pronunciation
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Rhymes
Words rhyming with chairmanpianoman , rainman , gaman
Variants
List of all variants of chairman that leads to same resultchairman , chairmanship , chairmanships , chairmen , chairmaned , chairmaning , chairmanned , chairmanning , chairmans , co-chairman , co-chairmen , cochairman , cochairmen
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.The word 'chairman' is derived from 'chair' and 'man'. In older English, a 'man' was someone who was responsible for managing or leading an organization or group.
Trivia
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The first recorded use of the term 'chairman' was in 1624.
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In ancient Rome, the chairman of a meeting was called a 'magister'.
Related Concepts
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Board of Directors: A group of individuals elected by shareholders to oversee the operations and management of a corporation.
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Committee: A group of people appointed to consider and make recommendations on a particular matter.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.The role of a chairman is significant in various cultures and organizations. In some cases, the chairman may hold significant power and influence within an organization.
How to Memorize "chairman"
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visualize
- Visualize a person sitting in a chair, presiding over a meeting or an organization.
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associate
- Associate the word 'chairman' with the image of a leader or manager.
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mnemonics
- Use the acronym CHAIR to remember the role of a chairman: C - Chairing meetings, H - Handling disputes, A - Approving budgets, I - Implementing policies, R - Representing the organization.
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