managerial
adjective
man·a·ge·ri·al
ˌma-nə-ˈjir-ē-əl 
: of, relating to, or characteristic of management (as of a business) or a manager
managerial qualities/skills
a job that requires managerial experience
was hired for a managerial position
managerial problems
managerially
adverb
… wants all his employees to be able to think managerially, and he also wants to identify those with the potential to become good managers.
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her managerial style is very direct and detail-oriented
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Owners also have meaningful opportunities to participate in their association’s financial, administrative and managerial matters.
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Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 1 Mar. 2026
Portland was outplayed for the entirety of Colorado’s 2-0 win, the first of Matt Wells’ managerial career.
—Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 1 Mar. 2026
Yes, there has been a managerial change and an emphasis on rotation, while these are two young players (both are 21 years old).
—Cerys Jones, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026
Owners also have meaningful opportunities to participate in their association’s financial, administrative and managerial matters.
—Michael Toback, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for managerial
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“Managerial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/managerial. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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