chiefs

noun

Definition of chiefsnext
plural of chief
1
as in bodies
the main or greater part of something as distinguished from its subordinate parts the chief of the estate was left to the eldest son

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2
as in leaders
the person (as an employer or supervisor) who tells people and especially workers what to do our chief is out on a business trip right now

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  1. leaders
  2. cores
  3. managers
  4. directors
Noun
  • Large industry conferences are important events for business leaders to see each other in person (not Zoom), gather leads for their businesses, see all the latest technology available, and try to close some deals.
    Andrew DeAngelo, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • But how can these leaders change that situation and get the best out of their AI strategies, with all employees on board?
    Kolawole Samuel Adebayo, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of leaders
Noun
  • These stellar remnants are created when stars with masses similar to that of the sun exhaust their fuel for nuclear fusion, the process that converts hydrogen to helium in their cores.
    Robert Lea, Space.com, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Microscopic analysis of the sediment cores will also help the team analyze the way the eruption affected marine creatures and the chemistry of the seafloor.
    Ashley Balzer Vigil, Ars Technica, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of cores
Noun
  • The key is empowering your managers with the tools and resources to thrive while also fostering a culture of trust, ownership and adaptability.
    Matthew Conlin, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • What also matters is how these managers handle their own stress and behaviors toward their teams.
    Gabriella Rosen Kellerman, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of managers
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  • The project, helmed by directors Radha Mehta and Saif Jaan, explores the story of an imam facing a moral crossroads between upholding traditional mosque values and protecting a male congregant’s spiritual journey.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 31 Dec. 2024
  • The board had decided at a recent meeting to expand to 12 directors.
    Dade Hayes, Deadline, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of directors
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