English Explanatory Dictionary

management

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

Administration; the use of limited resources combined with forecasting, planning, leadership and execution skills to achieve predetermined specific goals.
The executives of an organisation, especially senior executives.
Judicious use of means to accomplish an end.
The prosecuting side in an impeachment trial (as opposed to the respondent or defending side).

Pronunciation

/ˈmæn.ɪd͡ʒ.mənt/ en-uk-management.ogg /ˈmæn.əd͡ʒ.mənt/ en-us-management.ogg /ˌmæˈnedʒ.mənʈ/ /məˈneɪdʒ.mənt/

Word forms

management managements

Etymology

From manage + -ment.

Synonyms

Related words

manage manager managerial

Derived words

biomanagement content management system database management system document management system learning content management system macro-management macromanagement management accounting managemental management cybernetics managementese management sim management summaries management summary management system manglement micro-management package management system personal knowledge management pharmacomanagement project-management self-management servlet-management technomanagement

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