management

noun

man·​age·​ment ˈma-nij-mənt How to pronounce management (audio)
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 adjective

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 The symphony and Coney Island management had talked off and on for the past decade about possible plans for the future, Smith said. Scott Wartman, The Enquirer, 9 Mar. 2024 Many won plurality support, but more than half dealing with climate were withdrawn after managements made commitments to their sponsors to meet their disclosure goals. Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2024 Business Advisory Services: Offering consulting services on business operations, financial accounting, risk management, and improving financial processes for businesses of all sizes. Bryce Welker, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2024 For example, kids who struggle with impulse control, social skills, or anger management may be more impacted behaviorally. Maya Polton, Parents, 7 Mar. 2024 Paul Brouwer, the township's emergency management coordinator, said Tuesday the debris field from the blaze and explosions was 1 mile across and 25 canisters were found embedded in yards. Christina Hall, Detroit Free Press, 6 Mar. 2024 The pig's head incident allegedly occurred after the employee had asked about their wages, sparking Tosh Farms LLC management to threaten them with termination. Kate Gibson, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2024 Editor of the previews is AJ Harbison, a local composer and a member of the Kansas City Symphony management team. Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2024 Being mainly Italian-speaking, Lugano has been built up largely around the wealth management needs of Italians who want a Swiss base for their wealth. Francois Botha, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of management was in 1598

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Cite this Entry

“Management.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/management. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

management

noun
man·​age·​ment ˈman-ij-mənt How to pronounce management (audio)
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 How to pronounce management (audio)
: the whole system of care and treatment of a disease or a sick individual
the management of contagious diseases

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