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

Grenell will be replaced by Matt Floca, the current vice president of facilities at the center, whose official biography says he has a background in construction management and real estate.

From Barron's

Bill Ackman is launching a U.S. closed-end fund, Pershing Square USA, offering bonus shares of his management company, Pershing Square Inc.

From Barron's

A catalyst for the market to more confidently believe in that growth trajectory would be strong earnings reports over the next several quarters, especially if management doesn’t increase its forecast for capital investments.

From Barron's

The researchers hope their findings will help guide environmental policies aimed at reducing plastic production, improving waste management practices, and lowering the long-term health risks associated with this widespread pollutant.

From Science Daily

Her use of social media continues - she even admitted to the court that she would be interested in a career in social media management.

From BBC

Related Words

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