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

The Convex deal, expected to close in early 2026, will account for 42% of pro forma net asset value, with management committing to greater earnings disclosure, he adds.

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Meanwhile, Pony AI’s management expects a further 20% cost reduction next year, which will also help support the company’s profitability.

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JLR went as far as halting exports of its cars to the United States in April -- and later announced plans to cut up to 500 UK management jobs.

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Football management is a precarious job, once described to me by a very experienced and knowledgeable manager as like being permanently in "muck".

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The firm collects interest on its loans to companies and governments, and the loans at times also create more investments for its asset and wealth management clients.

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Related Words

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