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- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Explorer, Word Parts
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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.
Lyndon Johnson was vice president during the administration of John Kennedy.No one in this administration is in favor of changing the current law.- synonyms:
- executive
- similar words:
- command, government, leadership, power structure, regime
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| related words: |
cabinet, jurisdiction, order, tenure, term |
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| derivation: |
administrational (adj.) |
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