managerial

[man-i-jeer-ee-uh l]

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adjective

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

Origin of managerial

First recorded in 1760–70; manager + -ial

Related formsman·a·ge·ri·al·ly, adverbnon·man·a·ge·ri·al, adjectivequa·si-man·a·ge·ri·al, adjectivequa·si-man·a·ge·ri·al·ly, adverbsem·i·man·a·ge·ri·al, adjectivesem·i·man·a·ge·ri·al·ly, adverb

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Examples from the Web for managerial

Contemporary Examples

But the managerial skills needed to run a 200,000-troop force are still lacking.
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Kimberly Dozier
May 28, 2014
In a different year, there would have been candidates with more political (as opposed to managerial) skills.
Obama Will Probably Win. Here Are Some Reasons For Republicans to be Cheerful.
Megan McArdle
November 6, 2012
He must present himself as a well-informed CEO rather than a managerial Chief Financial Officer.
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Brett O’Donnell
October 11, 2012
Brinker recently said she will step down as CEO but remain in a managerial role.
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September 7, 2012
Brinker said she is stepping down as CEO but will remain in a managerial role.
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September 5, 2012

Historical Examples

Mark had a farce ready for the managerial perusal, but it won't do.
The Letters of Charles Dickens
Charles Dickens
This ranks as my first venture in managerial responsibility.
The Secrets of a Savoyard
Henry A. Lytton
And a very good reflection it is—from a managerial point of view.
The Library Magazine of Select Foreign Literature
Various
My managerial eye saw at a glance its capabilities for a theatre.
The Story of a Bad Boy
Thomas Bailey Aldrich
The window was the window of the managerial room of the Regent Theatre.
The Regent
E. Arnold Bennett

British Dictionary definitions for managerial

managerial

adjective

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

Derived Formsmanagerially, adverb

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Word Origin and History for managerial

adj.

1767, see manager + -al (1).

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Examples from the Web for managerial

Contemporary Examples

But the managerial skills needed to run a 200,000-troop force are still lacking.

In a different year, there would have been candidates with more political (as opposed to managerial) skills.

He must present himself as a well-informed CEO rather than a managerial Chief Financial Officer.

Brinker recently said she will step down as CEO but remain in a managerial role.

Brinker said she is stepping down as CEO but will remain in a managerial role.

Historical Examples

Mark had a farce ready for the managerial perusal, but it won't do.

This ranks as my first venture in managerial responsibility.

And a very good reflection it is—from a managerial point of view.

My managerial eye saw at a glance its capabilities for a theatre.

The window was the window of the managerial room of the Regent Theatre.

managerial

Word Origin and History for managerial

adj.

Origin of managerial