administering Definition
- 1to manage or supervise the execution, use, or conduct of something
- 2to give or apply a treatment or remedy to someone
Using administering: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "administering" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The principal is responsible for administering the school.
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The doctor is administering the vaccine to the patients.
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The government is administering the distribution of aid to the affected areas.
administering Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for administering
Antonyms for administering
Phrases with administering
self-administered
performed by oneself, without the assistance of another person
Example
The test can be self-administered at home.
to formally administer an oath or pledge to someone, usually in a legal or official context
Example
The judge will administer the oath to the witness before they testify.
to provide immediate medical attention to someone who has been injured or taken ill
Example
She quickly administered first aid to the victim before the ambulance arrived.
Origins of administering
from Latin 'administrare', meaning 'to manage'
Summary: administering in Brief
To 'administer' [ədˈmɪnɪstərɪŋ] means to manage, supervise, or conduct the execution, use, or conduct of something. It can also mean to give or apply a treatment or remedy to someone. Examples include 'The principal is responsible for administering the school.' and 'The doctor is administering the vaccine to the patients.' Phrases like 'self-administered' and 'administer first aid' extend the meaning of 'administer' to denote performing an action oneself or providing immediate medical attention.
