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manager

[ man-i-jer ]

noun

  1. a person who has control or direction of an institution, business, etc., or of a part, division, or phase of it.

    Synonyms: boss, supervisor, superintendent, executive, administrator

  2. a person who manages:

    the manager of our track team.

  3. a person who controls and manipulates resources and expenditures, as of a household.
  4. British. (formerly) a theatrical producer.


manager

/ ˈmænɪdʒə /

noun

  1. a person who directs or manages an organization, industry, shop, etc
  2. a person who controls the business affairs of an actor, entertainer, etc
  3. a person who controls the training of a sportsman or team
  4. a person who has a talent for managing efficiently
  5. law a person appointed by a court to carry on a business during receivership
  6. (in Britain) a member of either House of Parliament appointed to arrange a matter in which both Houses are concerned
  7. a computer program that organizes a resource, such as a set of files or a database
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Derived Forms

  • ˈmanagerˌship, noun
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Other Words From

  • manag·er·ship noun
  • sub·manag·er noun
  • sub·manag·er·ship noun
  • under·manag·er noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of manager1

First recorded in 1580–90; manage + -er 1
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Example Sentences

The Southampton midfielder, who is on loan at Sheffield Wednesday, made his debut two years ago against Greece under former manager Ian Baraclough.

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"Large funds need substantial, reliable projects to generate returns, but the market may struggle to offer enough of these opportunities, especially in the infrastructure sector," said Jon Greer, head of retirement policy at wealth manager Quilter.

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The late Craig Brown was as dedicated as he was meticulous as Scotland manager.

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Sara DeWitt, senior vice president and general manager of PBS Kids, says that the public broadcaster endeavors for its shows to be both mirrors and windows.

“It’s a major step forward for the city,” said Jesus Gonzalez, the DWP’s manager of water resources.

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