managerial

[ man-i-jeer-ee-uhl ]

adjective

1. pertaining to management or a manager:

   managerial functions; the managerial class of society.

managerial

/ ˌmænɪˈdʒɪərɪəl /

adjective

1. of or relating to a manager or to the functions, responsibilities, or position of management

Derived Forms

• ˌmanaˈgerially, adverb

Other Words From

• mana·geri·al·ly adverb
• nonman·a·geri·al adjective
• quasi-mana·geri·al adjective
• quasi-mana·geri·al·ly adverb
• semi·mana·geri·al adjective
• semi·mana·geri·al·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of managerial¹

First recorded in 1760–70; manager + -ial

Example Sentences

Fabio Capello accomplished many great things in his managerial career - notably thrashing Johan Cruyff's Barcelona in the 1994 European Cup final with AC Milan - but some believe his finest achievement remains winning Serie A with Roma - amid the debates, critiques and scrutiny of an obsessive fanbase and city.

From BBC

The Wales job is Bellamy's first managerial role in senior football but, having worked with Cremers as part of Vincent Kompany's staff at Burnley, this is already a well-established working relationship.

From BBC

Incidentally, beyond all the noise about Ms Gray it is worth reflecting on other more recent changes in Downing Street – both in personnel and managerial instinct.

From BBC

The target of several job openings around MLB in recent offseasons, McCullough finally landed his first managerial gig with the Marlins, who are replacing 2023 National League manager of the year Skip Schumaker after his contract expired at the end of a 100-loss season in 2024.

From Los Angeles Times

It also means Guardiola is on the worst run of his entire managerial career, having never before lost four games in a row in normal time.

From BBC

Related Words

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