administration

/əd,minis'treiʃn/
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administration

The school administration organizes the annual science fair.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The act or process of managing, directing, or supervising the operation of an organization, institution, or system. This involves making decisions, implementing policies, and overseeing resources.
    • The group of people who are responsible for managing an organization, institution, or government. This collective body makes and enforces rules and policies.
    • The act of giving or applying something, such as medicine, justice, or an oath. This refers to the formal process of dispensing or executing something.
    • The period during which a particular government or executive leader holds office.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • The daily administration of a large company requires a skilled team. (The management and direction of the company's operations.)
    • The new administration plans to reform the tax system. (The group of people in charge of the government.)
    • The nurse is responsible for the administration of the vaccine. (The act of giving the medicine.)
    • Several new policies were introduced during the previous administration. (The period of a particular government's term.)
Advanced Usage
  • "Public administration": the implementation of government policy and the management of public programs.
    • She studied public administration to work in civil service.
  • "Administration of justice": the process by which the legal system is carried out.
    • Fair administration of justice is a cornerstone of democracy.
Variants and Related Words
  • Administrative (adj): relating to the management of an organization.
    • He handles administrative tasks for the department.
  • Administrator (n): a person responsible for managing an organization or system.
    • The school administrator organized the schedule.
Synonyms
  • Management: the process of controlling and making decisions about a business or organization.
  • Government: the group of people with the authority to govern a country or state.
  • Execution: the carrying out or putting into effect of a plan, order, or law.
Related Phrases
  • "Under the administration of": being managed or governed by a particular person or group.
    • The program was successful under the administration of the new director.
  • "Administrative duties": tasks related to the management and organization of an office or institution.
    • Her role includes various administrative duties like scheduling and filing.
administration

The school administration organizes the annual science fair.

Noun
  1. the act of meting out justice according to the law
  2. the act of governing; exercising authority
    • regulations for the governing of state prisons
    • he had considerable experience of government
  3. the tenure of a president
    • things were quiet during the Eisenhower administration
  4. the act of administering medication
  5. the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something
    • he claims that the present administration is corrupt
    • the governance of an association is responsible to its members
    • he quickly became recognized as a member of the establishment
  6. a method of tending to or managing the affairs of a some group of people (especially the group's business affairs)