presider

noun

Definition of presidernext
as in chairperson
a person in charge of a meeting I was unaccustomed to being the presider of anything larger than a departmental meeting

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  1. chairperson
  2. moderator
  3. president
  4. chairman
Noun
  • Gandhi also called for the immediate removal of Madhabi Buch as the chairperson of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), accusing her of protecting the billionaire.
    Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
  • In addition to being CEO, Gerson is chairperson of UMPG and also oversees Polygram Entertainment, Universal’s film and TV division.
    Ellie Austin, Fortune, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of chairperson
Noun
  • Following his debate with Vice President Kamala Harris, Trump lashed out at ABC over the moderators' fact-checking efforts.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
  • In other words, moderators in Reddit who remove comments that run afoul of their own political views.
    Matthew Dolan, Detroit Free Press, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of moderator
Noun
  • While the screenings proved particularly successful in the suburban satellite cinemas where the Cairo Film Festival has sought to spread out, the festival president even heard echoes from further afield.
    Ben Croll, Variety, 23 Nov. 2024
  • One unfortunate example here is Olaf Scholz’ moral capitulation in calling Russia’s president last week, ostensibly to lay the groundwork for a peace deal.
    Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
Definition of president
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  • Last month, Disney said its board expects to announce a CEO successor to Iger in early 2026 and named James Gorman as chairman effective January 2025.
    Todd Spangler, Variety, 22 Nov. 2024
  • As vice chairman Hammer served as something of an in-house consultant and adviser to senior executives, during a moment of tumult for the TV business.
    Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Nov. 2024
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