managerial

adjective

man·​a·​ge·​ri·​al ˌma-nə-ˈjir-ē-əl How to pronounce managerial (audio)
: 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. Inc.

Examples of managerial in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web One of the most famous managerial names in Nashville, Woolsey was also known for his role in the careers of Lee Ann Womack, Dierks Bentley, Ronnie Milsap and Clay Walker. Chris Willman, Variety, 20 Mar. 2024 Even as Black employment grew more than at any other point and Black workers moved up into professional and white-collar roles, more white men moved into the managerial ranks. Jessica Guynn, USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2024 Forward-thinking Val, however, intuits that the change would mean less direct contact with Meredith, and her elevation would leave a vacancy at the managerial level, replete with benefits and a forty-thousand-dollar starting salary—a role that would fall to one of them. Katy Waldman, The New Yorker, 6 Mar. 2024 While Iniesta is still playing, Xavi is of course well into his managerial career thus far defined by spells at Al-Sadd and the club of his life, Barca. Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2024 Hollywood’s worst fears seemed confirmed when G&W board chairman Charles Bluhdorn appointed as head of production a pretty boy former actor named Robert Evans, a type A hustler whose managerial approach was definitely not hands off. Thomas Doherty, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Feb. 2024 His father is former Newcastle and Fulham favourite Lee Clark, who embarked on a managerial career after retiring as a player. Ben Church, CNN, 29 Feb. 2024 Considering these questions when building teams will power up managerial skills and help conquer a company’s most challenging problems. Songyee Yoon, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024 Professional Validation: Passing all sections led to quick managerial endorsement and expedited certification and licensure by the state board. Bryce Welker, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1767, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of managerial was in 1767

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“Managerial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/managerial. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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