Synonyms of managerialnext
: of, relating to, or characteristic of management (as of a business) or a manager
managerial qualities/skills
a job that requires managerial experience
was hired for a managerial position
managerial problems
managerially adverb
… wants all his employees to be able to think managerially, and he also wants to identify those with the potential to become good managers. Inc.

Examples of managerial in a Sentence

her managerial style is very direct and detail-oriented
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And Hutchinson is already convinced Forest’s latest managerial appointment Oliver Glasner can bring stability. Paul Taylor, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026 Too often, organizations promote high-performing individual contributors into managerial roles without equipping them with the emotional intelligence or structural tools needed to lead inclusively. Julie Kratz, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026 The win marked the 200th managerial win for Texas Rangers’ manager Skip Schumaker. Cal Phillips updated July 27, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 July 2026 At the managerial level, assistant GMs Jamie Langenbrunner and Ryan Gold left the organization while former Buffalo Sabres GM Kevyn Adams was hired as a senior advisor to Sweeney and Dennis Bonvie and Jeremy Rogalski were bumped up to assistant GMs. Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 27 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for managerial

Word History

First Known Use

1758, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of managerial was in 1758

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“Managerial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/managerial. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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