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
In Kern County, for example, nearly 300 people were once housed in administrative separation — roughly 20% of the jail population.
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Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 June 2025
Prior to joining Portland, Son was the chief administrative officer for the National Basketball Players Association.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 28 June 2025
Organizations now face unlawful registration demands, arbitrary fees and administrative barriers not clearly defined in the legislation.
—Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 28 June 2025
As a result, Harvey was placed on administrative leave and is no longer allowed on district property, nor is he permitted to contact students and staff.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 June 2025
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Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 June 2025
Prior to joining Portland, Son was the chief administrative officer for the National Basketball Players Association.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 28 June 2025
Organizations now face unlawful registration demands, arbitrary fees and administrative barriers not clearly defined in the legislation.
—Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 28 June 2025
As a result, Harvey was placed on administrative leave and is no longer allowed on district property, nor is he permitted to contact students and staff.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for administrative
managerial
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This is the core insight behind everyday development: transforming routine managerial interactions into opportunities for growth.—
Michael Hudson,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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The Employment Development Department also suffered a managerial implosion, leading to not only the blockage of payments to legitimate claimants, but billions of dollars in payments, mostly out of federal funds, going to fraudsters.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
28 June 2025
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“Administrative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/administrative. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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