managerial

adjective

ˌma-nə-ˈjir-ē-əl How to pronounce managerial (audio)
Definition of managerialnext
as in administrative
suited for or relating to the directing of things her managerial style is very direct and detail-oriented

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Recent Examples of managerial As Boyd chatted with Miller near the Cubs dugout for further explanation, Counsell, who turned 56 on Friday, got tossed for the fifth time this year, tying his most ejections in a single season during his 12-year managerial career. — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026 The lesson is that location should follow the work rather than managerial habit. — Akolisa Ufodike, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026 Independent investigations commissioned by the county found instances of managerial misconduct, leading the Shasta County Board of Supervisors to formally censure him earlier this August. — Drew Askeland, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026 Suzuki is on a one-year contract in his first major league managerial job. — CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for managerial
Recent Examples of Synonyms for managerial
  1. administrative
  2. directorial
Adjective
  • General manager Michael Lombardi was placed on administrative leave on July 27.
    — Bob Ferrante, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2026
  • When completed, the Waterford campus will complement submarine production efforts by providing additional space for administrative staff, software developers and new trainees.
    — P.R. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of administrative
Adjective
  • Ullom, exhibiting directorial prowess far beyond his years, keeps audiences on the edge of their seat as these youngsters barrel down a seemingly endless road.
    — Marlow Stern, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Now, with Haunted Heist, his feature directorial debut, Howery is stepping behind the camera while also starring in and executive producing the horror comedy.
    — Desjah Altvater, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of directorial

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“Managerial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/managerial. Accessed 30 Aug. 2026.

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