I was typing an essay and had to use “Presidentship” in a particular sentence; but Microsoft spell checker advised me to use either “President ship” or more hilariously “Presidents hip”…..is this checker a nut or something?
2006-08-04 08:10:55 · 5 answers · asked by indraraj22 4 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
According to my Chambers English Dictionary 'Presidentship' is defined as :- the noun of the office of 'President', one who presides, a chairman, head of a board, council, or department of government, the chief executive officer of a republic.
Therefore 'Presidentship' is the title of the term that such a person holds. Spell check, as you say, shows those words but also 'President-ship'. As it is only a guide it should be used as such and , like all data, depends on correct input to be accurate. Well done for spotting one of it's shortfalls.
2006-08-04 08:25:41 · answer #1 · answered by quatt47 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Presidency is the word I'd use.
2006-08-04 15:14:59 · answer #2 · answered by Christina 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Presidentship sounds too much like "Lordship," and I think that would be the term your current president would prefer we use.
However, if you say it really fast, like "presidentsship" you could substitute the word "AirforceOne."
I'm being silly. You got a dumb assignment.
2006-08-04 15:39:49 · answer #3 · answered by The Answer Man 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
is that a word? i'd use presidency
2006-08-04 15:13:56 · answer #4 · answered by vanilla_bean_dream 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Presidency" is what you're looking for.. spellcheck it though.
2006-08-04 15:20:45 · answer #5 · answered by annathespian 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋