Thesaurus results for MANAGEMENT

management

noun

ˈma-nij-mənt

Definition of management

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 Maritime risk-management company Marisks on Wednesday said the affected vessels were moved outside the port. — Salma Arafa, CNN Money, 30 July 2026 In this model, yield management extends beyond the room to the restaurant, spa, cabana and other revenue centers. — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026 That is because fires in Africa and Asia are way down due to changing agricultural practices, fire management and where people are moving to, said Mark Parrington, a senior scientist at Copernicus. — Seth Borenstein, Fortune, 29 July 2026 To prevent overheating and cut energy use, the battery uses an adaptive thermal management system that automatically adjusts its cooling strategy whether the car is parked or driving. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for management

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Noun

The administration turned to a temporary 10% across-the-board tariff on most trading partners, but on Friday those expired.

— Christine Romans, NBC news, 25 July 2026
Now protesters are using that same platform to mock his administration, ridicule pro-government television news coverage, transform confrontation with police into viral content and seize control of the online narrative.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 July 2026

Definition of administration

Noun

Thanks to aggressive American anti-drug operations and cooperation from Mexico, scores of top-level cartel figures have been sent to US custody in the past two years.

— Mary Beth Sheridan, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
The suit alleges those employees knew the warehouse constructed on the property in 2022 would be used for fireworks storage and operations but did not enforce applicable safety and environmental requirements.

— Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 25 July 2026

Definition of operation

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Massive forest fires have forced the evacuation of some 200,000 people in southwestern France and central Spain, with residents fleeing towns near Madrid and Bordeaux on Friday as flames raged out of control.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 July 2026
The Wildcats managed just two free throw makes in the entire Elam segment while KU took control of the contest.

— Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026

Definition of control

Noun

Founded in 1992 and now part of Next Yacht Group, AB Yachts has established its reputation through a range of open yachts created around speed, handling, and a close connection to the water.

— Rachel Ingram, Robb Report, 26 July 2026
Critics have suggested Engelbert be fired for her handling of the league's controversies this season and in recent years.

— Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 26 July 2026

Definition of handling

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Because Iran is a theocratic dictatorship that routinely arrests and in some cases executes journalists, Western reporters hoping to cover the country must either work clandestinely or submit to government supervision.

— James Kirchick, The Atlantic, 29 July 2026
The way to repair one's reputation is through quality, and quality comes in terms of making better decisions, better supervision, more accountability, proper disclosure and self-discipline.

— Jon Michail, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

Definition of supervision

Noun

This flagship property continues to offer a timeless, luxurious experience, honoring its rich past through dedicated staff and meticulous stewardship.

— Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
Our hope is that this process brings clarity, honors the Court’s orders, and ensures the responsible stewardship of Chadwick’s legacy.

— Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026

Definition of stewardship

Noun

Biological labs working with deadly pathogens, finance companies trading billions of dollars, and chemical plants handling toxic chemicals all face oversight of their internal operations, not just their external products.

— Jim Edwards, Fortune, 29 July 2026
All the horticulture products Disney’s crews use meet state regulatory requirements and are subject to safety evaluations and oversight.

— WUFT News, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026

Definition of oversight

Noun

The Obama administration designated Haiti for TPS in January 2010 after an earthquake killed 316,000 people, as reported by the Haitian government.

— Jay Weaver July 22, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
The federal government is giving $1,000 to children born between 2025 and 2028.

— Cassidy Alexander, AJC.com, 22 July 2026

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