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generalship

American  
[jen-er-uhl-ship] / ˈdʒɛn ər əlˌʃɪp /

noun

  1. skill as commander of a large military force or unit.

  2. the rank or functions of a general.

  3. management or leadership.


generalship British  
/ ˈdʒɛnrəlˌʃɪp /

noun

  1. the art or duties of exercising command of a major military formation or formations

  2. tactical or administrative skill

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of generalship

First recorded in 1585–95; general + -ship

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"The army's actions must become much more technologically advanced. The generalship must be reset," he added.

From BBC Feb. 8, 2024

He proved Sunday in the Super Bowl that he is the standard-bearer of field generalship in the new, wide-open offensive NFL.

From Washington Post Feb. 15, 2023

“We can separate Lee’s generalship of the Confederacy and his symbolism as patron saint of the Lost Cause from his laudable contribution to the university,” Professor Morel said.

From New York Times Jul. 26, 2020

He also seeks to re-evaluate—and defend—the shaky generalship of the Southern commander Pemberton.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 20, 2018

In sheer skill and brain-work and generalship, Lad was wholly Rex's superior, but these served him ill in a death-grapple.

From Lad: A Dog by Albert Payson Terhune

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