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ad·min·is·tra·tion
 administration
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| definition 1: |
the act of directing or managing.
She has great skill in the administration of her business.
- synonyms:
- management, supervision
- similar words:
- command, conduct, direction, government, oversight, regime
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| definition 2: |
those in charge of directing or managing, considered collectively.
The hospital administration refused to consider the employees' arguments.- synonyms:
- directorate, leadership, management
- similar words:
- chiefs, command, directors, executives, government, heads, higher-ups, power structure, regime, supervisors
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| definition 3: |
the executive officers of a government, considered collectively, or the term of office of such officers.
No one in this administration is in favor of changing the current law.Lyndon Johnson was vice president during the administration of John Kennedy.- synonyms:
- executive
- similar words:
- command, government, leadership, power structure, regime
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| related words: |
cabinet, jurisdiction, order, tenure, term |
| derivation: |
administrational (adj.) |
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