ADMINISTRATIVE Synonyms: 15 Similar and Opposite Words

administrative

adjective

əd-ˈmi-nə-ˌstrā-tiv

Definition of administrative

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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 project is also expected to create more than 100 jobs across production, technical and administrative roles as construction and equipment installation progress. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026 Lufkin police also launched a department-wide audit, suspended the use of Flock cameras across the department and placed a second officer on administrative leave. — Kenny Jacoby, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026 Slawson was placed on administrative leave, and the FBI launched its investigation into the incident. — Christian Cervantes, AZCentral.com, 28 Aug. 2026 The Sheriff’s Office has also initiated an administrative review of the incident, the spokesperson said. — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for administrative

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managerial

Adjective

Weissbart and Fox both recommended placing the family business in a trust and naming only one child as trustee with the ability to make managerial decisions.

— Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
City badly struggled in his absence, with Guardiola experiencing the worst run of form in his managerial career.

— Michael Cox, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026

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