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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Examples of managerial in a Sentence
her managerial style is very direct and detail-oriented
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Early in Alonso’s reign, bettors might be more inclined to play it safe, avoiding high-risk punts until his managerial tendencies and matchday patterns become more predictable.
—Brett Koremenos, New York Times, 13 May 2025
Roger Craig finished exactly one game over .500 in 10 managerial seasons and Clyde King five games over .500 in short stints with three teams.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2025
Over the course of his managerial career, Guardiola has adapted his approach.
—Graham Ruthven, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
Listen to this article 2 min The Pittsburgh Pirates made a change at the helm on Thursday, relieving Derek Shelton of his managerial duties more than a month into a chaotic season.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2025
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Brett Koremenos, New York Times, 13 May 2025
Roger Craig finished exactly one game over .500 in 10 managerial seasons and Clyde King five games over .500 in short stints with three teams.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2025
Over the course of his managerial career, Guardiola has adapted his approach.
—Graham Ruthven, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
Listen to this article 2 min The Pittsburgh Pirates made a change at the helm on Thursday, relieving Derek Shelton of his managerial duties more than a month into a chaotic season.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 8 May 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 22 May. 2025.
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