administrative

ad-min-is-tra-tive · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Relating to the running of a business, organization, or system.

  2. 2.

    Relating to government management.

  3. 3.

    Relating to the management side rather than the technical or professional side.

Phrases & expressions

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    administrative assistant — A person who provides office support.
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    administrative law — Law governing government agencies.
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    administrative costs — Expenses related to running an organization.
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    administrative duties — Tasks related to management and organization.
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    administrative leave — Paid leave pending investigation.

Related words

See also: administration, administrator, bureaucratic, managerial
Synonyms: bureaucratic, executive, managerial, organizational

Etymology

From Latin administrativus, from administrare ("to manage"), + -ive (adjective suffix).