noun · formal
stewardship
UK/ˈstjuːədʃɪp/US/ˈstuːərdʃɪp/STEW·ard·ship
the responsible management or care of something, especially resources or the environment
Examples
“Effective stewardship of natural resources is vital for future generations.”
“The foundation promotes good stewardship of cultural heritage.”
“Corporate stewardship includes ethical use of company assets and concern for the community.”
Band 8 sentence
“Sustainable development requires not only efficient policies but also collective stewardship that prioritises future generations over short-term gains.”
Collocations
- environmental stewardship
- exercise / demonstrate stewardship
Word family
Common mistakes
use 'management' instead of 'stewardship' in environmental essays→stewardship
a stewardship→stewardship (không cần mạo từ trong nhiều ngữ cảnh)
Say it for a higher band
5management→6responsibility→7+stewardship
Synonyms
management
caretaking
Easily confused
management
“Good management can increase efficiency but may not address long‑term stewardship of resources.”
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