managerial

[ man-i-jeer-ee-uh l ]
/ ˌmæn ɪˈdʒɪər i əl /
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adjective

pertaining to management or a manager: managerial functions; the managerial class of society.

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Origin of managerial

First recorded in 1760–70; manager + -ial

OTHER WORDS FROM managerial

Words nearby managerial

management company, management information system, management union, manager, manageress, managerial, managerialism, managing, managing editor, managua, manaia
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Words related to managerial

directorial, supervisory, regulatory, governmental, ministerial, commanding, legislative, organizational, bureaucratic, authoritative, central, controlling, deciding, decisive, directive, executive, governing, official, presiding, ruling

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British Dictionary definitions for managerial

managerial
/ (ˌmænɪˈdʒɪərɪəl) /

adjective

of or relating to a manager or to the functions, responsibilities, or position of management

Derived forms of managerial

managerially, adverb
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