: a first or chief person: such as
a
: a member of a jury who acts as leader and spokesperson for the jury
b(1)
: a chief and often specially trained worker who works with and usually leads a gang or crew
(2)
: a person in charge of a group of workers, a particular operation, or a section of a plant
: the office or occupation of a foreman
took a course in foremanship
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“Foreman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/foreman. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.
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