Definition of administrativenext
as in managerial
suited for or relating to the directing of things among his other administrative duties is the appointment of transit authority officials

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Recent Examples of administrative Also, libraries that miss administrative deadlines could receive penalties. Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2026 The new administrative space and parking spaces within the tower are projected to be valued at more than twice that, according to the board’s agenda item. Tess Riski, Miami Herald, 25 June 2026 Last September, the group published a 336-page report affirming that ABA should be included as a basic benefit under TRICARE, without the excessive administrative barriers that have disrupted treatment for children in military families. Jason Kane, NBC news, 25 June 2026 Officials say such administrative barriers have deterred investment and stymied production on federal and Indian lands. Kimberly Hayek, Baltimore Sun, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for administrative
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managerial
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  • Many Labour members hope Burnham’s people skills and charisma can connect with the public more than the stolid, managerial Starmer could ever do.
    ABC News, ABC News, 23 June 2026
  • Many Labor members hope Burnham’s people skills and charisma can connect with the public more than the stolid, managerial Starmer could ever do.
    Jill Lawless, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2026

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“Administrative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/administrative. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.

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