Word
captaincy
Phoneticscap·tain·cy
UK/kˈæptɪnsi/
Countable & uncountable
Definition
n. the position of being in charge of a ship, a sports team, or a group of people. It involves making important decisions and leading others.
n. the position or state of being in command of a vessel, a sports team, or a military unit. Often implies a formal title or a specific set of leadership responsibilities.
Examples
“The captaincy of the ship is a great honor.”
“She took the captaincy of the local cricket team after the previous leader retired.”
“The transition to the captaincy of the vessel required not only technical skill but also the ability to maintain morale during a long and difficult voyage.”
Examples
simple
“The captaincy of the ship is a great honor.”
contextual
“She took the captaincy of the local cricket team after the previous leader retired.”
complex
“The transition to the captaincy of the vessel required not only technical skill but also the ability to maintain morale during a long and difficult voyage.”
Real-World Examples
“Well, consider what it must be like to give up the England captaincy, to admit you can no longer do a dream job.” “The other on Casemiro last season came shortly after he criticised the club on social media prompting calls for Thomas Frank to strip him of the captaincy.” - Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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