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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Holt credits her own career to the mentors who encouraged her to get her graduate degree and step into managerial roles.
—Elizabeth B. Kim, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Oct. 2025
Cashman said the Minnesota Twins have interviewed Rowson for their managerial vacancy, and the Baltimore Orioles have asked for permission to speak with Rojas about their opening.
—Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
The Atacameño, of which there are at least a dozen distinct groups, have managerial rights to the most iconic natural attractions, including the Salar.
—Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2025
Things to look for There are a number of things that fall into this category, starting with a managerial search that appears to be in full swing.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 15 Oct. 2025
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Elizabeth B. Kim, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Oct. 2025
Cashman said the Minnesota Twins have interviewed Rowson for their managerial vacancy, and the Baltimore Orioles have asked for permission to speak with Rojas about their opening.
—Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
The Atacameño, of which there are at least a dozen distinct groups, have managerial rights to the most iconic natural attractions, including the Salar.
—Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2025
Things to look for There are a number of things that fall into this category, starting with a managerial search that appears to be in full swing.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 15 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for managerial
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“Managerial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/managerial. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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