generalship

[ jen-er-uhl-ship ]

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

/ ˈdʒɛnrəlˌʃɪp /

noun

1. the art or duties of exercising command of a major military formation or formations
2. tactical or administrative skill

Word History and Origins

Origin of generalship¹

First recorded in 1585–95; general + -ship

Example Sentences

U.N. mediators are dealt a weak hand: the secretary-generalship itself is a position with many vulnerabilities and few strengths.

From The Daily Beast

Pablo Araneta, tired of generalship without glory, surrendered to the Americans on December 31, 1899.

From Project Gutenberg

One would be unwilling to press a certain lack of enthusiasm for their King, or a suspicion of inadequate generalship.

From Project Gutenberg

Generalship there was not; every baron and his knights fought his own little battle with the hordesmen confronting.

From Project Gutenberg

Garibaldi's bad generalship and bad temper shortened a resistance, that was hopeless from 137 the first.

From Project Gutenberg

At first he made mistakes in generalship, but his military skill grew with his experience.

From Project Gutenberg

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