administration

ad-min-is-tra-tion · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    The process or activity of running a business, organization, or government.

  2. 2.

    The government of a country, especially the executive branch.

  3. 3.

    The term of office of a political leader or government.

  4. 4.

    [medicine]The giving of a drug or treatment.

  5. 5.

    The people responsible for running an organization.

Forms

plural: administrations

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    business administration — The management of commercial enterprises.
  • •
    public administration — Government management.
  • •
    self-administration — Managing one's own affairs.
  • •
    route of administration — How a medication is given.

Related words

See also: administer, administrative, administrator, government
Synonyms: governance, government, leadership, management

Etymology

From Latin administratio ("management, direction"), from administrare ("to manage, serve"), from ad- ("to") + ministrare ("to serve").