managerial

adjective

ˌma-nə-ˈjir-ē-əl How to pronounce managerial (audio)
Definition of managerialnext
as in administrative
suited for or relating to the directing of things her managerial style is very direct and detail-oriented

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Recent Examples of managerial The 55-year-old Smith is from West Bromwich, England, and has spent most of his playing and managerial career in England. — Kamran Nia july 23, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026 He is expected to return soon and continue his managerial duties. — Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026 Since then, his every managerial decision has been scrutinized. — Michael Nowels, Mercury News, 15 July 2026 The Dogs win over the Kane County Cougars on Saturday night marked Stan's 2100th career managerial win. — Jori Parys, CBS News, 13 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for managerial
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  1. administrative
  2. directorial
Adjective
  • Legal fees, delays, and administrative costs sometimes consume assets meant for heirs or charities.
    — Medora Lee, USA Today, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Robinson has been placed on administrative leave, district officials said in a statement to WFAA.
    — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of administrative
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  • With their latest directorial outing, Jane Schoenbrun used subtle pieces of nostalgia to deconstruct the slasher genre.
    — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Noah Segan’s feature directorial debut is an unapologetic love letter to the city, starring John Turturro as an aging thief whose old-school tactics become less effective in an age of two-factor authentication.
    — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of directorial

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