Advisorship: meaning, definitions and examples

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advisorship

 

[ ədˈvaɪzərˌʃɪp ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

professional role

Advisorship refers to the position or role of providing guidance and support to individuals or organizations. An advisor offers expertise, insights, and recommendations based on their knowledge and experience. This role is critical in various fields, including education, business, and governance.

Synonyms

consultation, counselorship, guidance, mentorship.

Examples of usage

  • Her advisorship in the project greatly improved our results.
  • He took on an advisorship role at the university to mentor students.
  • The advisorship provided by the committee was invaluable during the transition.
  • Seeking advisorship can help guide your career decisions.

Translations

Translations of the word "advisorship" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cargo de conselheiro

🇮🇳 सलाहकार पद

🇩🇪 Beraterposition

🇮🇩 jabatan penasihat

🇺🇦 посада радника

🇵🇱 stanowisko doradcy

🇯🇵 顧問職

🇫🇷 poste de conseiller

🇪🇸 cargo de asesor

🇹🇷 danışmanlık pozisyonu

🇰🇷 자문직

🇸🇦 منصب مستشار

🇨🇿 pozice poradce

🇸🇰 pozícia poradcu

🇨🇳 顾问职位

🇸🇮 pozicija svetovalca

🇮🇸 ráðgjafastöð

🇰🇿 кеңесші лауазымы

🇬🇪 სათათბირო პოზიცია

🇦🇿 məsləhətçi vəzifəsi

🇲🇽 cargo de asesor

Etymology

The term 'advisorship' is derived from the root word 'advise', which comes from the Latin 'advisare' meaning to consider. This Latin term is a combination of 'ad', meaning 'to', and 'visare', which is related to 'visus' meaning 'to see'. The evolution of 'advise' into the modern English language has been influenced by Middle French 'aviser', which also means 'to consider'. The suffix '-ship' denotes a particular state or condition, as well as the quality of being. Therefore, advisorship literally translates to the condition of providing advice, emphasizing a formalized role in offering counsel. The concept of advisorship has been critical throughout history, seen in various forms, such as advisors to monarchs or experts in academia who guide students. Over time, the formalization of this role in different sectors has become more prevalent, highlighting the importance of expert guidance in decision-making processes.