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

After leadership development, CEOs prioritized skills development—presumably for talent not in managerial roles—followed by company culture and productivity.

From Barron's

The couple, who run a water sports centre, said their business roles "all changed" as Andy moved into a managerial role instead of teaching, while Danni has gained her accreditation to drive boats.

From BBC

But it was Craighill, who died of Parkinson’s disease on Dec. 25 at the age of 86, who had the managerial skills.

From The Wall Street Journal

When he returned in late July, Murati put him in a new technical contributor role with reduced executive and managerial responsibilities.

From The Wall Street Journal

Of course, the managerial market is gearing up to be extremely competitive heading into next season.

From BBC

Related Words

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