Chairmen: meaning, definitions and examples

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chairmen

 

[ หˆสงษ›r.mษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

business leadership

A chairman is a person who presides over a meeting, committee, or organization. They are responsible for ensuring that meetings run smoothly and that all agenda items are addressed. The chairman has the authority to make decisions, facilitate discussions, and ensure that the rules and procedures are followed. In corporate settings, the chairman often plays an essential role in guiding the strategic direction of the organization and may represent the interests of the shareholders. The position can vary in scope and responsibility based on the structure of the organization.

Synonyms

director, head, leader, president

Examples of usage

  • The chairman called the meeting to order.
  • As chairman, she was responsible for leading the board discussions.
  • The chairman's vote was crucial in passing the resolution.

Translations

Translations of the word "chairmen" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น presidentes

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคงเฅเคฏเค•เฅเคท

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Vorsitzende

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ketua

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะพะปะพะฒะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przewodniczฤ…cy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ญฐ้•ท

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท prรฉsidents

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ presidentes

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท baลŸkanlar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์˜์žฅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑุคุณุงุก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™edsedovรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ predsedovia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไธปๅธญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ predsedniki

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ formenn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ำฉั€ะฐา“ะฐะปะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ—แƒแƒ•แƒ›แƒฏแƒ“แƒแƒ›แƒแƒ แƒ”แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sษ™drlษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ presidentes

Etymology

The term 'chairman' has its origins in the late Middle Ages, derived from the compound word 'chair' and 'man'. The 'chair' refers to the physical seat used by a presiding officer in meetings, symbolizing authority and responsibility. Over time, the role of the chairman evolved from being a mere position of sitting in a chair during meetings to a designated leader who coordinates discussions and decision-making processes. The network of social and political structures that developed during the 16th and 17th centuries further solidified the role of the chairman in various organizations, particularly in corporate governance, as industries expanded and formalized their operations. By the 19th century, 'chairman' became widely used in both British and American English, denoting someone leading a formal group or committee. The term has since become a standard nomenclature in organizational and business contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,517, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.