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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.


managerial British  
/ ˌmænɪˈdʒɪərɪəl /

adjective

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Etymology

Origin of managerial

First recorded in 1760–70; manager + -ial

Example Sentences

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They were looking for a bench coach with managerial experience to work alongside Thomson.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 20, 2026

However, his form dipped under Maresca's mid-season replacement, Liam Rosenior, and - amid a run of poor results - Cucurella criticised the managerial uncertainty and the running of the club more broadly.

From BBC • Jun. 15, 2026

The union wants to cap compensation at $450,000 a year for senior hospital and medical group executives, as well as other administrative and managerial staff.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

But Iran's embassy to Turkey said a "large" number of managerial and executive staff and others had been denied visas, prompting a furious response.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

He is a good salesman, and when his bosses gave him some managerial duties, he proved to be good at those as well.

From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman

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