administration
Sentences
Meaning
- (uncountable, usually) The act of administering; government of public affairs; the service rendered, or duties assumed, in conducting affairs; the conducting of any office or employment; direction.
- (countable, usually) The executive part of government; the persons collectively who are entrusted with the execution of laws and the superintendence of public affairs; the chief magistrate and his cabinet or council; or the council, or ministry, alone, as in Great Britain.
- (uncountable, usually) The country's government under the rule of a particular leader.
- (countable, usually) A body that administers; a body of administrators.
- (uncountable, usually) The act of administering, or tendering something to another; dispensation.
- (uncountable, usually) Management.
- (UK, uncountable, usually) An arrangement whereby an insolvent company can continue trading under supervision.
Synonyms
governing body
government activity
presidential term
giving medication
political power
main office
Translations
Frequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ədˌmɪnəˈstɹeɪʃən/
Etymology
In summary
From Middle English administracioun, from Old French administration, from Latin administratio, from administrare; see administer; compare French administration. Equivalent to administrate + -ion.
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