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managerial

[ man-i-jeer-ee-uhl ]
/ 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

OTHER WORDS FROM managerial

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Words related to managerial

bureaucratic, commanding, directorial, governmental, legislative, ministerial, organizational, regulatory, supervisory, authoritative, central, controlling, deciding, decisive, departmental, directing, directive, executive, governing, in charge

British Dictionary definitions for managerial

managerial
/ (ˌmænɪˈdʒɪərɪəl) /
adjective
of or relating to a manager or to the functions, responsibilities, or position of management

Derived forms of managerial

managerially, adverb
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