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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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He returned to Rome to brief the Senate on his extravagantly successful five-year generalship.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 16, 2025

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

From BBC ● Feb. 8, 2024

“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

Second, to what degree does faulty generalship suffice to explain why actual victory has proven so elusive?

From Salon ● Dec. 1, 2016

An eye for country, readiness of resource, generalship and courage is needed in this "image of war."

From Life in an Indian Outpost by Gordon Casserly

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