Stewarded: meaning, definitions and examples

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stewarded

 

[หˆstjuหษ™rdษ™d ]

Definition

Context #1 | Verb

management role

Stewarded is the past tense of the verb steward, which refers to the act of managing or looking after something with care and responsibility. It often implies overseeing resources, people, or processes to ensure they are used effectively and responsibly. This term is commonly associated with the stewardship of natural resources, cultural heritage, or even organizational practices. In a broader sense, stewardship suggests a long-term commitment to sustainable practices and ethical management.

Synonyms

administered, directed, managed, oversaw, supervised.

Examples of usage

  • He steered the project successfully.
  • The team stewarded the resources wisely.
  • They have stewarded the community's interests.

Interesting Facts

Etymology

  • The word 'steward' comes from Old English 'steward,' meaning 'house guardian,' showing its roots in protection and care.
  • Stewardship originally referred to managing a noble household, expanding over time to include environment, resources, and organizations.

Environmental Science

  • Environmental stewardship focuses on responsible use and protection of the natural environment through conservation efforts.
  • Programs aiming at sustainable agriculture often rely on the concept of stewardship, promoting practices that ensure long-term land health.

Business Management

  • In corporate contexts, stewardship involves managers making ethical decisions that benefit stakeholders and the community.
  • Good stewardship in organizations leads to increased trust among employees and customers, fostering better relationships.

Cultural Significance

  • Many indigenous cultures emphasize stewardship of the land, teaching future generations the importance of preserving nature.
  • Stewardship is often seen as a moral obligation in various religions, where caretaking the Earth is a fundamental principle.

Literature

  • Literary works frequently use stewarding as a metaphor for personal responsibility, character development, and ethical dilemmas.
  • In fantasy literature, characters often take on stewardship roles, guarding magical realms or ancient secrets.

Translations

Translations of the word "stewarded" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น administrado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเค‚เคฐเค•เฅเคทเคฟเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช betreut

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dipelihara

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัƒะฟั€ะฐะฒะปัั”ั‚ัŒัั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zarzฤ…dzany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ฎก็†ใ•ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท gรฉrรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ administrado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yรถnetilen

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ด€๋ฆฌ๋œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฏุงุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ spravovanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ spravovanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฎก็†็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ upravljan

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ stรฝrt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐัา›ะฐั€ั‹ะปะฐะดั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ แƒ—แƒ•แƒแƒ“แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ idarษ™ olunan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ administrado