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

Related forms

man·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, adverb

sem·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

But the managerial skills needed to run a 200,000-troop force are still lacking.
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In a different year, there would have been candidates with more political (as opposed to managerial) skills.
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They had no assertiveness, so could not aspire to a managerial position, such as might eventually fall to the share of Nelly.
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Then followed the short management of Viotti, and in 1821 F. Habeneck was called to the managerial chair.
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To admit before all that Nell ruled the theatre was an affront to his managerial dignity which he could not brook.
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Lola, wanting nothing better, left the managerial office, treading on air.
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He taught the managerial typewriting girl how to make afternoon tea.
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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 Formsmanagerially, adverb

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Word Origin and History for managerial

managerial

adj.

1767, see manager + -al (1).