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governance

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈɡʌvɚnəns/ · UK /ˈɡʌvənəns/

governance means: The way a country or organization is managed, controlled, and kept responsible for its decisions.

noun

MANAGEMENT AND CONTROLC1

The way a country or organization is managed, controlled, and kept responsible for its decisions.

  • Good governance requires clear rules.
  • The board reviewed the company's governance arrangements.
  • Citizens demanded greater transparency in local governance.

Similar words: administration, management

Common phrases: good governance, corporate governance, local governance

Questions about governance

What does governance mean?

The way a country or organization is managed, controlled, and kept responsible for its decisions.

What is governance in other languages?

Türkçe: yönetişim · Español: gobernanza · Français: gouvernance · Deutsch: Unternehmensführung · Italiano: governance · 日本語: ガバナンス

How do you pronounce governance?

In American English /ˈɡʌvɚnəns/; in British English /ˈɡʌvənəns/.

How do you use governance in a sentence?

Good governance requires clear rules. The board reviewed the company's governance arrangements.

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