1. the careful and responsible management of something entrusted to one’s care
2. the position or duties of a steward

Examples

• The foundation practices good stewardship of its donated funds.
• Environmental stewardship is essential for protecting natural resources.
• The museum’s stewardship of the art collection ensures its preservation.
• His stewardship of the company led to record profits.
• The park ranger emphasized the importance of land stewardship.
• Good stewardship requires both vision and attention to detail.