chairwoman

/'tʃeə,wumən/
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chairwoman

The chairwoman calls the meeting to order.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A woman who presides over a meeting, committee, board, or organization: The "chairwoman" is the female officer responsible for leading discussions, maintaining order, and ensuring proper procedure during formal gatherings of a group.
    • A woman who holds the highest position of authority in a company or assembly: The term denotes the female leader who occupies the chair, or presiding position, within an organized body.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • The chairwoman called the meeting to order.
    • As chairwoman of the board, she has the final say on major investments.
    • Please direct your questions to the chairwoman.
Advanced Usage
  • "To chair" (verb): While "chairwoman" is a noun, the related verb "to chair" is used for the action of presiding over a meeting, regardless of the gender of the person doing it.
    • She will chair the conference next week.
  • Formal Address: In very formal meetings, the chairwoman might be referred to as "Madam Chair" or "Madam Chairwoman" when speaking to her directly.
Variants and Related Words
  • Chairperson (n): A gender-neutral term for a person who presides over a meeting or organization.
    • The chairperson opened the floor for debate.
  • Chairman (n): The traditional term for a male who presides. "Chairwoman" is the female counterpart.
  • Chair (n): A common, shortened, and increasingly gender-neutral term for the presiding officer.
    • The chair ruled the motion out of order.
  • Presiding Officer (n): A formal description of the role.
Synonyms
  • Presider: One who presides.
  • Moderator: One who presides over a debate or meeting.
  • Convener: One who calls a meeting together and often presides over it.
Related Phrases
  • To take the chair: To assume the role of presiding officer.
    • She will take the chair for the annual general meeting.
  • To address the chair: To speak formally to the presiding officer during a meeting.
    • Members must address the chair before speaking.
Related Idioms
  • To be in the chair: To be acting as the presiding officer at a given time.
    • With the regular chairwoman absent, the vice-president was in the chair.
chairwoman

The chairwoman calls the meeting to order.

Noun
  1. the officer who presides at the meetings of an organization
    • address your remarks to the chairperson

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