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administering

[ədˈmɪnɪstərɪŋ]

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.

  • Example

    The doctor is administering the vaccine to the patients.

  • Example

    The government is administering the distribution of aid to the affected areas.

administering Synonyms and Antonyms

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'

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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.