managerial

[man-i-jeer-ee-uhl]

adjective

1. pertaining to management or a manager.

   managerial functions; the managerial class of society.

managerial

/ ˌmænɪˈdʒɪərɪəl /

adjective

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

Other Word Forms

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of managerial¹

First recorded in 1760–70; manager + -ial

Example Sentences

He has won two and drawn one of his first three games back at Benfica, the club where he began his managerial career in 2000.

From BBC

At 66 years old, two-time World Series champion and three-time manager of the year Terry Francona came out of what appeared to be his managerial retirement to take another crack at contention with upstart Cincinnati.

From Los Angeles Times

After waiting so long for what he believed was the right club for his managerial and coaching talents, Potter walked straight into a hole at West Ham.

From BBC

After last Saturday's home defeat by Crystal Palace, BBC Sport reported the club were considering managerial alternatives.

From BBC

He is someone that watches the game in a different way, and I think it's very useful when you are going to transition to the managerial career.

From BBC

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