management

noun

ˈma-nij-mənt How to pronounce management (audio)
Definition of managementnext
as in administration
the act or activity of looking after and making decisions about something fiscal management of the city's sports facility can be challenging

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Recent Examples of management Bigger screens, tougher build The iPhone Duo runs on Apple’s new A20 Pro chip and uses a custom vapor chamber for thermal management. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2026 The white-collar worker hub grew 34% to around a headcount of 50,000, as assets under management rose 54% year-on-year. — Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 9 Sep. 2026 Kelly, 57, will star as William Crockett, the leader of the world's largest oil management firm. — Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026 On the Big Oil drama, Kelly will star as William Crockett, who is described as being the leader of the largest oil management firm in the world. — Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for management
Recent Examples of Synonyms for management
  1. administration
  2. operation
  3. control
  4. handling
  5. supervision
  6. stewardship
  7. oversight
  8. government
Noun
  • Joseph Livreri and his brother Anthony Livreri pleaded guilty to conspiracy and bribery after being charged with bribing a former New York City buildings commissioner who was part of Eric Adams' Democratic administration.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Sep. 2026
  • While executors have time to complete estate administration, 10 years stretches beyond reasonable expectations.
    — Eric Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of administration
Noun
  • Jenny Lê, the flagship’s head of operations, has become the nucleus of the store, embodying the essence of discipline, intention and collaboration that has been there from the very beginning.
    — Michael Anthony Hall, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Concurrently, the Treasury recently tripled its maximum buyback limit for long-term Treasuries per operation to 6 billion dollars.
    — , CNBC, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of operation
Noun
  • The tight ends can get back to blurring the run and the pass, with Stafford at the controls and Kyren Williams and Corum wearing defenses down between the tackles.
    — Nate Atkins, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • American anti-immigrant politics consequently differs from the European version, remaining more closely bound to the Monroe Doctrine and its vision of hemispheric control.
    — Faisal Devji, Time, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of control
Noun
  • Develop his handling, but do not take away his aggressiveness.
    — Matt Pyzdrowski, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
  • The president has in your own polling, 36% job approval, 31% approving of his handling of the war.
    — NBC news, NBC news, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of handling
Noun
  • Laws also vary by state on when children can be left without adult supervision.
    — Rachel Hale, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026
  • His first 12 came under the supervision of a coach who was, to put it as gently as possible, somewhat distracted from his job.
    — Joe Rexrode, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of supervision
Noun
  • His ballpark and facilities fell into disrepair, a situation that may be remedied under the stewardship of new owner Stan Kroenke, who entered an agreement to purchase the team this week at a $4 billion valuation.
    — Andy McCullough, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The congressional inquiry comes as Bass faces a tough reelection fight against Councilmember Nithya Raman, who has been sharply critical of Bass’ stewardship on homelessness.
    — David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of stewardship
Noun
  • Her conviction has reignited a debate over how much freedom kids should have and how much government oversight is appropriate in parenting.
    — Rachel Hale, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Rodman appeared to laugh off the oversight, heading to training hours later and continuing her high-profile support of her boyfriend.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of oversight
Noun
  • Spanning automotive, steel, and agriculture, as well as government procurement, market access, and the future architecture of North American trade rules, the confrontation is now touching the deepest foundations of their economic relationship.
    — , CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026
  • This is especially apparent when the government attempts to impose price controls on credit cards.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of government

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