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subordination

/səˌbɔːdɪˈneɪʃn̩/ /səˌbɔɹɾn̩ˈeɪʃn̩/

Meanings
noun
The process of making something subordinate.

Examples :

"The company's success required the subordination of individual goals to the overall team objective. "
organization system process structure government business

Related Words

Illustration individual

individual noun

/ˌɘndɘˈvɘd͡ʒɘl/ /ˌɪndəˈ-/

A person considered alone, rather than as belonging to a group of people.

"He is an unusual individual."

Illustration unquestioning

unquestioning adjective

/ʌnˈkwɛstʃənɪŋ/ /ʌnˈkwɛsʧənɪŋ/

Believing without question; having absolute loyalty

"The soldier had unquestioning obedience to his commander's orders. "

Illustration respectful

respectful adjective

/ɹɪˈspɛktfəl/

Marked or characterized by respect

"It is of great importance that you act in a respectful manner towards the duke and duchess."

Illustration commanding

commanding verb

/kəˈmɑːndɪŋ/ /kəˈmændɪŋ/

To order, give orders; to compel or direct with authority.

"The king commanded his servant to bring him dinner."

Illustration maintaining

maintaining verb

/meɪnˈteɪnɪŋ/

To support (someone), to back up or assist (someone) in an action.

"The teacher is maintaining discipline in the classroom by reminding students of the rules. "

Illustration subordinating

subordinating verb

/səˈbɔːrdɪneɪtɪŋ/ /səˈbɔːrdənˌeɪtɪŋ/

To make subservient.

"He was subordinating his own needs to those of his family. "

Illustration inferiority

inferiority noun

/ɪnˌfɪriˈɔrəti/ /ɪnˌfɪriˈɒrəti/

The quality or state of being inferior.

"His constant criticism made her feel a deep sense of inferiority about her work. "

Illustration objectives

objectives noun

/əbˈdʒɛktɪvz/ /ɒbˈdʒɛktɪvz/

A material object that physically exists.

"The police collected several objectives from the crime scene, hoping they would provide clues. "

Illustration responsibilities

responsibilities noun

/rɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪlətiz/ /rɪˌspɑːnsəˈbɪlətiz/

The state of being responsible, accountable, or answerable.

"Responsibility is a heavy burden."

Illustration subordinate

subordinate noun

/səˈbɔːrdənət/ /ˈsɔːbɔːrdənət/

One who is subordinate.

"The subordinate in the student council is responsible for organizing the school dances. "

Illustration performance

performance noun

[pə.ˈfɔː.məns] [pɚ.ˈfɔɹ.məns]

The act of performing; carrying into execution or action; execution; achievement; accomplishment; representation by action.

"the performance of an undertaking or a duty"

Illustration experienced

experienced verb

/ɪkˈspɪə.ɹɪənst/ /ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.ənst/

To observe certain events; undergo a certain feeling or process; or perform certain actions that may alter one or contribute to one's knowledge, opinions, or skills.

"I experienced a lot of new things during my summer vacation. "