Meaning

  1. (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.
  2. (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.
  3. (uncountable, usually) The country's government under the rule of a particular leader.
  4. (countable, usually) A body that administers; a body of administrators.
  5. (uncountable, usually) The act of administering, or tendering something to another; dispensation.
  6. (uncountable, usually) Management.
  7. (UK, uncountable, usually) An arrangement whereby an insolvent company can continue trading under supervision.

Frequency

C1
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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