administrative
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- administratively adverb
- nonadministrative adjective
- nonadministratively adverb
- preadministrative adjective
- subadministrative adjective
- subadministratively adverb
- unadministrative adjective
- unadministratively adverb
Etymology
Origin of administrative
From the Latin word administrātīvus, dating back to 1725–35. See administrate, -ive
Example Sentences
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The last census was held in 2011, with the 2021 round delayed by the pandemic and later pushed back further due to administrative and electoral scheduling - the first time the decennial exercise missed its schedule.
From BBC
The Army said that it launched an administrative review to assess the mission and verify compliance with regulations and airspace requirements.
There doesn’t appear to be any news on administrative action that changes the prospects for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac investors.
From Barron's
The summonses were issued "as part of the application of administrative sanctions in accordance with the applicable provisions", the minister added.
From Barron's
"An administrative review is underway to assess the mission and verify compliance with regulations and airspace requirements," Army spokesman Maj Montrell Russell said.
From BBC
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