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.

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)