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The presiding officer of a committee or subcommittee. In the Senate, chairmanship is based on seniority of committee tenure, but a senator may not chair more than one standing committee.
Source: senate.gov

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The presiding officer of a committee or subcommittee. In the Senate, chairmanship is based on seniority of committee tenure, but a Senator may not chair more than one standing committee.
Source: thecapitol.net

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1650s, "occupier of a chair of authority," from chair (n.) + man (n.). Meaning "member of a corporate body chosen to preside at meetings" is from c. 1730. Chairwoman in this sense [..]
Source: etymonline.com

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chair: act or preside as chair, as of an academic department in a university; "She chaired the department for many years" president: the officer who presides at the meetings [..]
Source: google-dictionary.so8848.com

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Lower case in text. Upper case in titles: Spencer Tracy, Chairman, GDS.
Source: gov.uk

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forzitser
Source: yiddishdictionaryonline.com (offline)

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To dream that you see the chairman of any public body, foretells you will seek elevation and be recompensed by receiving a high position of trust. To see one looking out of humor you are threatened with unsatisfactory states. If you are a chairman, you will be distinguished for your justice and kindness to others.   
Source: dreams-dictionary.org (offline)

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The Chairman of the Board of Directors, or one acting in lieu of and with the authority of the Chairman of the Board.
Source: cmegroup.com (offline)

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(n) the officer who presides at the meetings of an organization(v) act or preside as chair, as of an academic department in a university
Source: beedictionary.com

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The presiding officer of a group or committee.
Source: kids.clerk.house.gov (offline)

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Chairman of the Board
Source: beachenergy.com.au

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A person appointed to preside over board meetings.
Source: rapidformations.co.uk

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A person (implied male) presiding over a meeting. The head of a corporate or governmental board of directors, a committee, or other formal entity. (historical) Someone whose job is to carry peop [..]
Source: en.wiktionary.org

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The person who chairs the meetings of the board of directors of a company (preferably not the chief executive). charge
Source: wps.pearsoned.co.uk





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