Definition of administrativenext
as in managerial
suited for or relating to the directing of things among his other administrative duties is the appointment of transit authority officials

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Recent Examples of administrative Federal legislation passed last year, which will add administrative challenges for getting and keeping Medicaid, is expected to lead thousands of Missourians to lose coverage in coming years. Suzanne King, Kansas City Star, 2 May 2026 Until one is found, MAMBO board president Ángela Royo will handle strategic decisions, while Francy Hernández, the museum’s financial and administrative manager will oversee administrative processes. News Desk, Artforum, 1 May 2026 Tao has been on administrative leave since early January and will face no disciplinary action. Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026 Governance changes, oversight expansion Beyond budget measures, Calvo has also moved into administrative and regulatory oversight, creating a new Condominium and Homeowners Association Advisory Task Force and a Cuba Business Advisory Task Force. Veronica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for administrative
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managerial
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  • The 62-year-old, a baseball lifer finally promoted to his first managerial stint in 2022, signed a contract extension in the offseason running through the 2027 season and was again expected to lead the Phillies into World Series contention.
    Dan Gelston, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
  • At 9-19, the Mets share the worst record in baseball with the Phillies, leading many to expect a managerial change Monday, the day after being swept by the Colorado Rockies.
    Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 28 Apr. 2026

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“Administrative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/administrative. Accessed 6 May. 2026.

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