managerial

American  

[man-i-jeer-ee-uhl] / ˌmæn ɪˈdʒɪər i əl /

adjective

1. pertaining to management or a manager.

   managerial functions; the managerial class of society.

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managerial British  

/ ˌmænɪˈdʒɪərɪəl /

adjective

1. of or relating to a manager or to the functions, responsibilities, or position of management

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Other Word Forms

• nonmanagerial
  adjective
• quasi-managerial
  adjective
• semimanagerial
  adjective
• managerially
  adverb
• quasi-managerially
  adverb
• semimanagerially
  adverb

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Etymology

Origin of managerial

First recorded in 1760–70; manager + -ial

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Example Sentences

See Examples For:

managerial

Chandler - and his wife - even got up close and personal with managerial icons.

From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026

The charges cover the managerial tenures of Roberto Mancini and Manuel Pellegrini, and the first two years under Pep Guardiola, who left the club after 10 seasons at the end of the 2025-26 campaign.

From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026

These days the 53-year-old has a managerial role, looking after younger engineers.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 19, 2026

Plus, taking on managerial duties too often amounts to a “dry” promotion that brings no additional pay and less security.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026

This underscored Bush’s esteem for the breadth of Lawrence’s scientific knowledge and his emollient managerial technique.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik

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