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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Roshane Thomas Conference League glory The 2023 Conference League title, West Ham’s first trophy since 1980, remains the crowning achievement of Moyes’ managerial career.
—Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
The federation says the incident prompted internal change, noting that 50% percent of its board of directors is now composed of women, who are also in several top managerial positions.
—ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
Baby boomers—who currently occupy a significant share of managerial and executive roles—built their careers inside a workplace culture defined by formality, hierarchy, and personal relationships cultivated face-to-face.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
His managerial career has largely been defined by success across multiple leagues in European club competition.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 Apr. 2026
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Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
The federation says the incident prompted internal change, noting that 50% percent of its board of directors is now composed of women, who are also in several top managerial positions.
—ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
Baby boomers—who currently occupy a significant share of managerial and executive roles—built their careers inside a workplace culture defined by formality, hierarchy, and personal relationships cultivated face-to-face.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
His managerial career has largely been defined by success across multiple leagues in European club competition.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 Apr. 2026
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“Managerial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/managerial. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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