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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The former New York Yankees first baseman and longtime manager developed a close relationship with Schneider during their time together, creating a partnership that Schneider has openly credited for helping shape his managerial approach.
—Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
The union wants to cap compensation at $450,000 a year for senior hospital and medical group executives, as well as other administrative and managerial staff.
—Kff Health News, Oc Register, 10 June 2026
The letter was signed by representatives of four employee groups, including associations representing office, public works, supervisory, professional, managerial and confidential employees.
—Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 10 June 2026
The Del Campo High School graduate, whose 2,183 managerial victories rank eighth in MLB history, recently joined local officials in unveiling a Sacramento-area expansion bid.
—Sacbee.com, 9 June 2026
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Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
The union wants to cap compensation at $450,000 a year for senior hospital and medical group executives, as well as other administrative and managerial staff.
—Kff Health News, Oc Register, 10 June 2026
The letter was signed by representatives of four employee groups, including associations representing office, public works, supervisory, professional, managerial and confidential employees.
—Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 10 June 2026
The Del Campo High School graduate, whose 2,183 managerial victories rank eighth in MLB history, recently joined local officials in unveiling a Sacramento-area expansion bid.
—Sacbee.com, 9 June 2026
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“Managerial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/managerial. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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