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

After she lost her reelection bid for a fourth term, Richardson said she worked at an employment firm to improve her managerial skills and has recognized previous mistakes.

From Los Angeles Times

This is the first time Guardiola has endured such a streak of losses - excluding penalty shootouts - in his managerial career.

From BBC

This is the first time Guardiola has endured such a streak of losses - excluding shootouts - in his managerial career.

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

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