management

noun
UK: /ˈmæn.ɪdʒ.mənt/
US: /ˈmæn.ɪdʒ.mənt/

  1. The act of organizing and controlling the affairs of a business or sector.

    1. The project management team is really good. [ ] [ ]
    2. Effective time management is essential for meeting deadlines in a busy work environment. [ ] [ ]

  2. The people in control of a business or organization; the managers.

    1. Management decided to increase the budget. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company's management announced new policies regarding remote work opportunities for employees. [ ] [ ]

  3. The process of dealing with or controlling things or people.

    1. The garden needs careful management. [ ] [ ]
    2. Stress management techniques can help individuals cope with the pressures of modern life effectively. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

administration handling leadership control governance supervision direction
management verb

  1. To be in charge of or control something.

    1. She manages the store very well. [ ] [ ]
    2. He efficiently manages a team of developers working on complex software projects. [ ] [ ]

  2. To succeed in doing something, especially something difficult.

    1. I don't know how she manages. [ ] [ ]
    2. Despite facing numerous obstacles, she managed to complete the project ahead of schedule. [ ] [ ]
management adjective

  1. Relating to the control or direction of a business or organization.

    1. She has a management position. [ ] [ ]
    2. The candidate showcased strong management skills during the interview process showcasing leadership. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "management" in English means: The act of organizing and controlling the affairs of a business or sector., The people in control of a business or organization; the managers., The process of dealing with or controlling things or people..

The phonetic transcription of "management" is /ˈmæn.ɪdʒ.mənt/ in British English and /ˈmæn.ɪdʒ.mənt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "management": administration, handling, leadership, control, governance, supervision, direction.

Example usage of "management": "The project management team is really good.". More examples on the page.