managerial

American  

[man-i-jeer-ee-uhl] / ˌmæn ɪˈdʒɪər i əl /

adjective

1. pertaining to management or a manager.

   managerial functions; the managerial class of society.

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managerial British  

/ ˌmænɪˈdʒɪərɪəl /

adjective

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

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Other Word Forms

• nonmanagerial
  adjective
• quasi-managerial
  adjective
• semimanagerial
  adjective
• managerially
  adverb
• quasi-managerially
  adverb
• semimanagerially
  adverb

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Etymology

Origin of managerial

First recorded in 1760–70; manager + -ial

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Example Sentences

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managerial

Given the expense of buying homegrown players, and the difficulties Michael Carrick - the first permanent British managerial appointment of the Ineos era - has faced this season, perhaps Ratcliffe is rethinking.

From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026

But, having failed to appoint first-choice target Andoni Iraola following Glasner's exit, Palace are well aware of the difficulties of the managerial market.

From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026

In that sentence, Matos subtly revealed a key thread to his managerial approach and one that came up time and time again throughout our conversation.

From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026

Wilshere, who is aiming to guide Luton to promotion to the Championship this season, felt one of his managerial strengths was being able to warn his young players of the perils of professional football.

From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026

Simba Quix was doing a lot to open up managerial and supervisory positions to blacks: there were already one or two black district managers in the company.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane

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