administrative

adjective
UK: /ədˈmɪnɪstrətɪv/
US: /ədˈmɪnɪstreɪtɪv/

  1. Relating to the organization and management of a business or institution.

    1. She has an administrative job at the local school. [ ] [ ]
    2. The administrative staff are responsible for keeping the college running smoothly. [ ] [ ]

  2. Connected with the practical details of making sure an activity or system works well.

    1. He does administrative work for the company. [ ] [ ]
    2. Our administrative duties include managing the budget and scheduling meetings. [ ] [ ]

  3. Relating to the government or the way a country is managed.

    1. The administrative center is located in the capital city. [ ] [ ]
    2. The new law simplifies administrative procedures for small businesses. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

managerial executive organizational bureaucratic

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "administrative" in English means: Relating to the organization and management of a business or institution., Connected with the practical details of making sure an activity or system works well., Relating to the government or the way a country is managed..

The phonetic transcription of "administrative" is /ədˈmɪnɪstrətɪv/ in British English and /ədˈmɪnɪstreɪtɪv/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "administrative": managerial, executive, organizational, bureaucratic.

Example usage of "administrative": "She has an administrative job at the local school.". More examples on the page.