ownership

noun
UK: /ˈəʊnərʃɪp/
US: /ˈoʊnərʃɪp/

  1. The state or fact of owning something.

    1. The car's ownership is in my name after I paid for it.
    2. Establishing clear ownership of the land is crucial before starting construction.

  2. The act, state, or right of possessing something. It includes control over property.

    1. She has ownership of the company now after her father's retirement.
    2. The new law affects the ownership of intellectual property created by employees.

Synonyms

title control right proprietorship possession

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "ownership" in English means: The state or fact of owning something., The act, state, or right of possessing something. It includes control over property..

The phonetic transcription of "ownership" is /ˈəʊnərʃɪp/ in British English and /ˈoʊnərʃɪp/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "ownership": title, control, right, proprietorship, possession.

Example usage of "ownership": "The car's ownership is in my name after I paid for it.". More examples on the page.