ADMINISTRATIVE Synonyms: 15 Similar and Opposite Words

administrative

adjective

əd-ˈmi-nə-ˌstrā-tiv

Definition of administrative

as in managerial

suited for or relating to the directing of things among his other administrative duties is the appointment of transit authority officials

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Recent Examples of administrative The high court issued an administrative stay on its emergency docket, signed by Chief Justice John Roberts, allowing construction to continue on the ballroom. — Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 21 Aug. 2026 Once late payment influences decisions, the issue extends beyond an administrative working-capital discipline question. — Andreas Schweitzer, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 The order is an administrative stay, which could be lifted by the entire Supreme Court. — Dan Mangan, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2026 With this and other potential treatments in sight, policymakers need to prepare for the social and administrative consequences of a cure. — O. Rose Broderick, STAT, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for administrative

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managerial

Adjective

The issue of managerial pitchside behaviour was discussed at a Premier League refereeing meeting in Loughborough this summer, so a firm implementation may be forthcoming.

— Chris Waugh, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
The lesson is that location should follow the work rather than managerial habit.

— Akolisa Ufodike, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026

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