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administrative

[ədˈmɪnɪstrətɪv]

administrative Definition

  • 1relating to the organization and management of a company, school, or other institution
  • 2relating to the implementation or enforcement of rules and regulations

Using administrative: Examples

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

  • Example

    The administrative staff is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the company.

  • Example

    The new policy requires administrative approval before it can be implemented.

  • Example

    She works in an administrative role at the university.

administrative Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for administrative

Phrases with administrative

  • a person who provides administrative support to an individual or organization

    Example

    She works as an administrative assistant at a law firm.

  • the body of law that governs the activities of administrative agencies of government

    Example

    Administrative law regulates the decision-making of administrative agencies.

  • a temporary suspension from work with pay, typically used while an investigation is conducted

    Example

    He was placed on administrative leave while the company investigated the allegations against him.

Origins of administrative

from French 'administratif', from Latin 'administrare', meaning 'to manage'

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Summary: administrative in Brief

The term 'administrative' [ədˈmɪnɪstrətɪv] refers to the organization and management of a company, school, or other institution, as well as the implementation or enforcement of rules and regulations. It is often used to describe roles such as 'administrative assistant' and 'administrative staff.' 'Administrative' is a formal term that is synonymous with 'managerial' and 'supervisory.'

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