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
The shortages have plagued the workforce for many years now, educators have told ABC News, with many of them citing strict time demands, persistent behavioral issues and lack of administrative support, among other obstacles.
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Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2025
An $11 million hole in Round Lake Area School District 116’s budget, blamed on the former chief financial officer, has been filled by cutting eight administrative positions and halving salary increases for all staffers for the next two fiscal years, with the approval of the teachers union.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 4 Sep. 2025
Furthermore, critics argue that the laws impose unnecessary costs and administrative challenges on elections officials.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 4 Sep. 2025
All of those laid off worked in the administrative department; five belonged to the union, which formed earlier this year under the auspices of the United Auto Workers and ratified its first contract this past April.
—News Desk, Artforum, 3 Sep. 2025
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Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2025
An $11 million hole in Round Lake Area School District 116’s budget, blamed on the former chief financial officer, has been filled by cutting eight administrative positions and halving salary increases for all staffers for the next two fiscal years, with the approval of the teachers union.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 4 Sep. 2025
Furthermore, critics argue that the laws impose unnecessary costs and administrative challenges on elections officials.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 4 Sep. 2025
All of those laid off worked in the administrative department; five belonged to the union, which formed earlier this year under the auspices of the United Auto Workers and ratified its first contract this past April.
—News Desk, Artforum, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for administrative
managerial
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His side’s 3-1 victory over Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League in March 2019 made for a bit of modern footballing folklore, and he was permanently given the managerial position a few weeks later.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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And these programs don’t just cover advanced technical skills but also include managerial skills, such as leadership development, conflict management and mentorship, says Steve Sanghi, the CEO of Microchip.—
Haniya Rae,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Administrative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/administrative. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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