English Explanatory Dictionary

administrate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. to administer
  2. the act or function of providing maintenance and general housekeeping for computer systems, networks, peripheral equipment, etc.

Pronunciation

/ədˈmɪnɪstɹeɪt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-administrate.wav

Word forms

administrate administrates administrating administrated

Etymology

* archaic: Latin administrātus, past participle of administrō. * modern: Back-formation from administration (from Latin administrātiō, also from administrō) (The exact etymology is disputed, see note below.)

Related words

administer administration administrative administrator

Derived words

coadministrate
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