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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

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These days the 53-year-old has a managerial role, looking after younger engineers.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 19, 2026

"Uber is aiming to create a leaner organization with fewer managerial layers and move faster in investing into growth," Wedbush said.

From Barron's Sep. 2, 2026

Prior to that, his managerial experience could be described as a mixed bag.

From BBC Aug. 29, 2026

Delap's struggles at Chelsea have been underpinned by three managerial changes and hamstring and shoulder injuries, but also difficulties adjusting to a different gameplan.

From BBC Aug. 27, 2026

Originally, Paul had agreed to fill the clinical role if Jim would assume the managerial role and most of the diplomacy.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French

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