management

[man-ij-muhnt]

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 (labor ).

management

/ 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

management

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

Other Word Forms

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of management¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; manage + -ment

Example Sentences

She’s joining a company that, led by its new management, was the only studio to push back against a campaign gathering steam among Hollywood progressives to boycott Israeli film festivals and organizations.

From Los Angeles Times

Speaking on Friday afternoon, Postecoglou said the Europa League title he won at Tottenham last season, before he was sacked in the summer, demonstrates he does not allow pressure to impact his management.

From BBC

The environmental review began under the Biden administration, which announced several options for long-term river management.

From Los Angeles Times

One source told me that when he is king, William will be "deep in the roots of the management of Monarchy HQ".

From BBC

Dodgers management was reluctant to say anything definitive about Sasaki’s role moving forward.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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