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ownership

/ˈoʊnərʃɪp/
English Definition
n. state of owning
中文释义
所有权
Example Sentence

The museum's ownership of the ancient manuscript was confirmed after a lengthy legal review of the donation records.

经过对捐赠记录的漫长法律审查,博物馆对这份古代手稿的所有权得到了确认。

Synonyms
possession title proprietorship
Antonyms
lease rental
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
own(belong to)+ership(noun)
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “ownership”?

  1. A State of owning
  2. B A person or thing that takes the place of another
  3. C The quality of being brief and to the point
  4. D Tool or gadget
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A — State of owning. “ownership” means state of owning.

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “state of owning”?

  1. A conciseness
  2. B ownership
  3. C replacement
  4. D device
Show answer

B — ownership. “ownership” means state of owning.

Common questions about “ownership”

What does “ownership” mean?

ownership — state of owning. In Chinese: 所有权.

How do you pronounce “ownership”?

ownership is pronounced /ˈoʊnərʃɪp/.

How is “ownership” used in a sentence?

The museum's ownership of the ancient manuscript was confirmed after a lengthy legal review of the donation records. (经过对捐赠记录的漫长法律审查,博物馆对这份古代手稿的所有权得到了确认。)

What are synonyms for “ownership”?

possession, title, proprietorship — all close in meaning to ownership (state of owning).

What is the opposite of “ownership”?

lease, rental — each the opposite of ownership (state of owning).

Is “ownership” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. ownership is on the SAT Prep Basic list — the everyday academic words the SAT assumes you already have. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “ownership”?

own(belong to)+ership(noun)

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