the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
n. The office of a chairman of a meeting or organized body.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. The office of a chairman or presiding officer, as of a committee or board; the performance of the duties of a chairman.
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n. the position of chairman
Word Usage
"December 22nd, 2009 1: 26 pm ET several former Republican Party chairmen are quoted in the article criticizing Steele, saying the chairmanship is a full time job in itself."