Synonyms

administrate

American

[ad-min-uh-streyt] / ædˈmɪn əˌstreɪt /

verb (used with object)

administrated, administrating

to administer.

administrate British

/ ədˈmɪnɪˌstreɪt /

verb

to manage or direct (the affairs of a business, institution, etc)

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Other Word Forms

subadministrate verb (used with object)

Etymology

Origin of administrate

1630–40; < Latin administrātus, past participle of administrāre to administer; -ate ¹

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

It would take a bit of administrating, just to make sure the injury is absolutely genuine.

From BBC

This year has already seen an unprecedented level of litigation related to the election and the procedures by which the election will be administrated.

From Salon

Orally administrated probiotics have therefore been widely used to alleviate symptoms.

From Science Daily

Corrections officials, many with limited experience administrating higher education programs, are entering new territory as they take on the role of approving and overseeing Pell-eligible prison education programs.

From Seattle Times

The working group meeting is being held in Srinagar, the summer capital of the federally administrated territory, from Monday to Wednesday.

From BBC

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