administered

[ədˈmɪnɪstəd]

administered Definition

  • 1to manage or supervise the execution, use, or conduct of something
  • 2to give a drug or medical treatment to someone

Using administered: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "administered" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The new president will administer the company's finances.

  • Example

    She administered first aid to the injured person.

  • Example

    The nurse administered the medication to the patient.

  • Example

    The teacher administered the exam to the students.

administered Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for administered

Antonyms for administered

Phrases with administered

  • self-administered

    performed by oneself, without the assistance of another person

    Example

    The test is self-administered, so you can take it at home.

  • to ensure that the law is applied fairly and impartially

    Example

    It is the responsibility of the court to administer justice.

  • to make someone promise to tell the truth, usually in a legal setting

    Example

    The judge administered an oath to the witness before he testified.

Origins of administered

from Latin 'administrare', meaning 'to manage'

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Summary: administered in Brief

To 'administer' [ədˈmɪnɪstəd] means to manage or supervise the execution, use, or conduct of something. It can also mean to give a drug or medical treatment to someone. Examples include 'The new president will administer the company's finances,' and 'The nurse administered the medication to the patient.' 'Administer' extends into phrases like 'self-administered,' denoting a task performed by oneself, and 'administer justice,' meaning to ensure that the law is applied fairly.