administrative
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ad·min·is·tra·tive

adjective \əd-ˈmi-nə-ˌstrā-tiv, -strə-\

Definition of ADMINISTRATIVE

: of or relating to administration or an administration : executive
ad·min·is·tra·tive·ly adverb

Examples of ADMINISTRATIVE

  1. She has an administrative job.
  2. <among his other administrative duties is the appointment of transit authority officials>

First Known Use of ADMINISTRATIVE

circa 1731

Other Business Terms

amortize, caveat emptor, clearinghouse, divest, due diligence, emolument, green-collar, marque, overhead, perquisite

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