governance

noun
UK: /ˈɡʌvənəns/
US: /ˈɡʌvərnəns/

  1. The way a country or organization is managed.

    1. Good governance is important for economic growth because governance impacts foreign investment.
    2. Effective corporate governance ensures transparency and accountability within the company.

  2. The act of governing; control or direction.

    1. The school's governance is managed by the principal.
    2. Sound governance mechanisms are essential for the sustainable development of the region.

Synonyms

administration management control rule government leadership direction regulation

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "governance" in English means: The way a country or organization is managed., The act of governing; control or direction..

The phonetic transcription of "governance" is /ˈɡʌvənəns/ in British English and /ˈɡʌvərnəns/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "governance": administration, management, control, rule, government, leadership, direction, regulation.

Example usage of "governance": "Good governance is important for economic growth because governance impacts foreign investment.". More examples on the page.