management

American  

[man-ij-muhnt] / ˈmæn ɪdʒ mənt /

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 ).

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management British  

/ 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

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management Cultural  

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

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Other Word Forms

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

Etymology

Origin of management

First recorded in 1590–1600; manage + -ment

Example Sentences

Even then, the management changes were not finished.

From BBC

The “Creed III” and “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania” actor was swiftly dropped from projects, his management company and his public relations team.

From Los Angeles Times

In nine weeks of competition, the Bruins have adapted and showed up for each other, but navigating the season requires a different level of work management.

From Los Angeles Times

Duolingo’s management disclosed that the transition could weigh on financials in the near term but expressed confidence in a long-term payoff.

From MarketWatch

Sweetgreen’s management on Thursday said it would move ahead with more urgency to strengthen service standards, introduce new menu items and speed up checkout times.

From MarketWatch

Related Words

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