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administration

[ədˌmɪnɪˈstreɪʃən]

administration Definition

  • 1the process or activity of running a business, organization, etc.
  • 2the group of people who manage or direct an organization or institution
  • 3the government of a country at a particular time

Using administration: Examples

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

  • Example

    The administration of the company is responsible for making important decisions.

  • Example

    The school administration decided to cancel the event due to bad weather.

  • Example

    The current administration has implemented several new policies.

administration Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with administration

  • the management and organization of public institutions and services

    Example

    She studied public administration in college and now works for the government.

  • business administration

    the management and organization of a business or company

    Example

    He has a degree in business administration and runs his own company.

  • the management and organization of a hospital or healthcare facility

    Example

    The hospital administration is responsible for ensuring that patients receive high-quality care.

Origins of administration

from Latin 'administratio', meaning 'management'

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Summary: administration in Brief

The term 'administration' [ədˌmɪnɪˈstreɪʃən] refers to the process or activity of running a business, organization, or institution. It can also refer to the group of people who manage or direct an organization, or the government of a country at a particular time. Phrases like 'public administration' and 'business administration' denote specific fields of management. 'Administration' is often used formally to describe management and direction, and informally to describe someone who is 'running things' or 'calling the shots.'

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