administrative
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- administratively adverb
- nonadministrative adjective
- nonadministratively adverb
- preadministrative adjective
- subadministrative adjective
- subadministratively adverb
- unadministrative adjective
- unadministratively adverb
Etymology
Origin of administrative
From the Latin word administrātīvus, dating back to 1725–35. See administrate, -ive
Example Sentences
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According to the statement, the senator could be recalled to active duty to face “court-martial proceedings or administrative measures.”
From Salon
Orfali said he limited the use of AI in his own establishment to administrative tasks like setting the kitchen schedule and providing additional research.
From Barron's
But the chancellor said in her speech that, if this was the only source of income people had, then they would not face the administrative hassle.
From BBC
The proposal was rejected out of hand by Japan, which called it unscientific and "excessive," backed by multiple countries including African nations who warned it would place undue administrative burdens on their authorities.
From Barron's
So do industrial states such as Ohio, Michigan and Tennessee, where many white-collar administrative and coordination roles in factories and supply chains are also at risk.
From MarketWatch
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