management

American  

[man-ij-muhnt] / ˈmæn ɪdʒ mənt /

noun

1. the act or manner of managing; handling, direction, or control.

   Synonyms:

   treatment, guidance, conduct, charge, care, administration, regulation

2. skill in managing; executive ability.

   great management and tact.

3. the person or persons controlling and directing the affairs of a business, institution, etc..

   The store is under new management.

4. executives collectively, considered as a class (distinguished from labor).

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management British  

/ ˈmænɪdʒmənt /

noun

1. the members of the executive or administration of an organization or business See also line management middle management top management

2. managers or employers collectively

3. the technique, practice, or science of managing, controlling or dealing with

   anger management

4. the skilful or resourceful use of materials, time, etc

5. the specific treatment of a disease, disorder, etc

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management Cultural  

1. The body of individuals who run major businesses, usually without owning them but often with the reward of stock options.

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Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

• self-management
  noun
• antimanagement
  adjective
• nonmanagement
  noun
• promanagement
  adjective
• managemental
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of management

First recorded in 1590–1600; manage + -ment

Explanation

The noun management means "the act of directing or controlling things," like your management of five-year-olds that included fun time, quiet time, and clean-up time. Management can be the people in charge of running a business, who have employees who report to them, or the work those leaders do. Good management is a combination of people skills, shrewd business plans, and probably a little luck, too. Outside of business, management can describe anything you direct, like the management of your health by eating right, exercising, seeing your doctor regularly, and getting enough sleep.

Example Sentences

XPeng’s management expects overseas revenue contribution to exceed 20% from 2Q, supported by the start of P7+ deliveries abroad, he adds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

The top brass of the ECB backed the management of the England team – Stokes, McCullum and Key.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Intesa also plans to significantly boost its position in asset management for high net worth clients internationally through the Mediobanca network.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

The move would give lawmakers power over the center’s operations, maintenance and management.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

At first, there was at least the possibility for advancement in the mill, but over time Southern businessmen began sending their sons to Northern colleges where they learned all the latest management techniques.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson

Related Words

• administration
• care
• control
• governance
• government
• handling
• operation
• oversight
• supervision