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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of administrative Court approval, possible objections and administrative processing can all affect the timing. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026 Today, Tibet retains autonomy but remains under political, military, and administrative control from China. David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 3 July 2026 City clerks, although not elected by the public, play a major role in maintaining administrative records and ensuring the legislative process operates properly. Zaire Breedlove, Charlotte Observer, 3 July 2026 Every call, stop, report, arrest and follow-up creates an administrative trail. Matthew Polega, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for administrative
Recent Examples of Synonyms for administrative
managerial
Adjective
  • And his questions were raised as Mattingly's influence has become increasingly visible in Philadelphia following the club's managerial change.
    Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
  • That set up some managerial chess, with Baltimore sending lefty-swinging Dylan Beavers up to pinch-hit, only for Chicago to replace Ferguson with left-hander Ryan Rolison.
    ABC News, ABC News, 9 July 2026

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Administrative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/administrative. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

More from Merriam-Webster on administrative

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!