MANAGERIAL Synonyms: 15 Similar and Opposite Words

managerial

adjective

ˌma-nə-ˈjir-ē-əl

Definition of managerial next

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 Suzuki wasn’t around to see the end of it because he was ejected for the first time in his two-week managerial career. —

Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 11 Apr. 2026 There’s also a growing crop of youngish skippers who made the managerial turn quite quickly after their playing days. —

Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 10 Apr. 2026 The other weighs the pros and cons of pursuing a technical or managerial career path. —

IEEE Spectrum, 9 Apr. 2026 Flat structures often don’t last long, as employees gravitate toward more managerial interaction. —

Claire Zillman, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for managerial

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Machado was placed on administrative leave following the violent July 1 explosion, which was felt by residents up to 20 miles away, destroyed a family farm and sparked a 78-acre grass fire.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026
Additionally, the suit contends that despite being placed on administrative leave from the Wyandotte County Sheriff’s Office in September, Fatherley has been allowed to access and use his work email address, violating Wyandotte County’s employee policies.

— Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 11 Apr. 2026