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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Tingler, who was Vitello’s teammate at the University of Missouri, led the San Diego Padres for two seasons, while Washington has 10 years of managerial experience with the Texas Rangers (2007-14) and Los Angeles Angels (2024-25).
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
However, a shift lead at a coffee shop who spends 80% of their time making drinks and working the register is likely not exempt, even with a managerial title, because their primary duty is not management.
—Matt Emma, AZCentral.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac certainly appreciate the managerial inspiration behind this meteoric rise, as the co-owners made clear when speaking exclusively to The Athletic before the loss to Millwall.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 8 Feb. 2026
Despite three managerial changes, the Mets had several coaches return from 2021-2025.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 8 Feb. 2026
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Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
However, a shift lead at a coffee shop who spends 80% of their time making drinks and working the register is likely not exempt, even with a managerial title, because their primary duty is not management.
—Matt Emma, AZCentral.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac certainly appreciate the managerial inspiration behind this meteoric rise, as the co-owners made clear when speaking exclusively to The Athletic before the loss to Millwall.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 8 Feb. 2026
Despite three managerial changes, the Mets had several coaches return from 2021-2025.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 8 Feb. 2026
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“Managerial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/managerial. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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