management

noun

man·​age·​ment ˈma-nij-mənt 

1

: the act or art of managing : the conducting or supervising of something (such as a business)

Business improved under the management of new owners.

2

: judicious use of means to accomplish an end

is extremely cautious when it comes to money management

3

: the collective body of those who manage or direct an enterprise

Management decided to hire more workers.

managemental

ˌma-nij-ˈmen-tᵊl 

adjective

Synonyms of management

• administration
• operation
• control
• handling
• supervision
• stewardship
• oversight
• government
• governance
• direction
• leadership

Examples of management in a Sentence

Business improved under the management of new owners.

We're using new management techniques.

Management and labor could not agree.

He has a job in middle management.

The managements of several top corporations met yesterday.

a new system of water management

Recent Examples on the Web

According to the company, its report contract draws on data from Kalshi’s API, PitchBook’s internal data, Dune databases, government filings, management commentary, and public peers’ disclosures. — Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2026

Acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine are also available, such as herbal medicine consultations and a pain management program. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026

In Comfort, for example, digital displays take a backseat only presenting necessary intel, while Refresh fittingly bolsters interior air management and illumination. — Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2026

Those include defense, public security, radio management, shipping, rail and emergency response. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1590, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing management

• anti-management
• co-management
• content management system
• integrated pest management
• middle management
• self-management
• stress management
• time management
• under new management

Rhymes for management

• mismanagement

Kids Definition

management

noun

man·​age·​ment ˈman-ij-mənt 

1

: the act or art of managing : control, direction

2

: skill in managing

3

: the people who manage

the company's management

Medical Definition

management

noun

man·​age·​ment ˈman-ij-mənt 

: the whole system of care and treatment of a disease or a sick individual

the management of contagious diseases