administrative

[ad-min-uh-strey-tiv, -struh-]

adjective

1. pertaining to administration; executive.

   administrative ability.

Other Word Forms

• administratively adverb
• nonadministrative adjective
• nonadministratively adverb
• preadministrative adjective
• subadministrative adjective
• subadministratively adverb
• unadministrative adjective
• unadministratively adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of administrative¹

From the Latin word administrātīvus, dating back to 1725–35. See administrate, -ive

Example Sentences

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.

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Former Huntington Park basketball coach Joe Reed returned this year after 14 months on administrative leave after a parental complaint.

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The Pentagon said on Monday that further action may be taken against Kelly, including a recall to active duty for court-martial or administrative measures.

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President Masoud Pezeshkian and the administrative state are attempting to sort out Iran’s vast economic and ecological troubles.

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From an administrative standpoint, gifting property appears simpler.

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• regulatory 
• supervisory