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

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

Etymology

Origin of managerial

First recorded in 1760–70; manager + -ial

Example Sentences

Activist Elliott Investment Management is betting that it takes a leader with managerial chops.

From The Wall Street Journal

Ferguson regarded it as a key element of his managerial philosophy.

From BBC

Lakhani said in a statement that he considers “the basis for these measures to be unfounded” and that he would step down from managerial positions at companies he owns.

From The Wall Street Journal

Frenchman Nancy - parachuted in from Columbus Crew in MLS without any managerial experience in Europe - was calm in the aftermath.

From BBC

In his first managerial role, the former Wales midfielder achieved the aims set out at the start of the 2024-25 campaign as his team won promotion to National League North with six games to spare.

From BBC

Related Words

• bureaucratic
• commanding
• directorial
• governmental
• legislative
• ministerial
• organizational
• policy-making
• regulatory
• supervisory