management

[ man-ij-muhnt ]

noun

1. the act or manner of managing; handling, direction, or control.

   Synonyms: treatment, guidance, conduct, charge, care, administration, regulation

2. skill in managing; executive ability:

   great management and tact.

3. the person or persons controlling and directing the affairs of a business, institution, etc.:

   The store is under new management.

4. executives collectively, considered as a class ( labor ).

management

/ ˈmænɪdʒmənt /

noun

1. the members of the executive or administration of an organization or business See also line management middle management top management
2. managers or employers collectively
3. the technique, practice, or science of managing, controlling or dealing with

   anger management

4. the skilful or resourceful use of materials, time, etc
5. the specific treatment of a disease, disorder, etc

management

1. The body of individuals who run major businesses, usually without owning them but often with the reward of stock options .

Other Words From

• man·age·men·tal [man-ij-, men, -tl], adjective
• anti·manage·ment adjective noun
• non·manage·ment noun adjective
• pro·manage·ment adjective
• self-manage·ment noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of management¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; manage + -ment

Example Sentences

Industries such as automotive, electronics and apparel retail could face significant pressures under his proposed tariffs, according to a report by asset management company Janus Henderson.

From Salon

These individually managed funds are divided by local authority, making it more costly, because each fund is paying its own management and administration fees.

From BBC

Each one must pay administration, governance and management costs, which can build up – last year, they increased by £28m.

From BBC

L.A.’s answer is the proposed Citywide Housing Incentive Program ordinance, which is expected to come before the City Council’s Planning and Land Use Management Committee on Tuesday.

From Los Angeles Times

The Camarillo area has limited resources dedicated to home hardening and defensible space management education and home-specific consultation visits.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• administration
• care
• control
• governance
• government
• handling
• operation
• oversight
• supervision