- The position of chairman, the person who presides over a meeting or organization.
- The office or position of the person who presides over a meeting, organization, or committee.
Late 18th century: from chair + -ship.
- The chairmanship of the committee was passed on to the new member.
- He was elected to the chairmanship of the board.
- The chairmanship of the organization was rotated among the members.
- He was elected chairman and given the responsibility of leading the board.
- The chairmanship of the meeting was handed over to the next speaker.