Administration

/ədˌmɪnɪˈstreɪʃən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The management of public affairs; the act of administering or the work of governing.

The administration of the city has implemented new policies to improve public transportation.

A group of people who manage or direct the affairs of an organization.

The university's administration announced a freeze on new admissions for the upcoming semester.

The process of organizing and overseeing the operations of a business or institution.

Effective administration is crucial for the success of any non-profit organization.

A system of government or the governing body of a political unit.

The administration under the new president has shifted its focus to foreign policy reforms.

The act of administering medication or treatment.

The administration of the vaccine will begin next week in health clinics across the city.

From Latin 'administratio', meaning 'management, direction'.

public administration

The implementation of government policy and the management of public affairs.

administrative assistant

An employee responsible for tasks related to administration.

student administration

The division in an educational institution that deals with student-related processes.

administer

To manage or supervise the execution of services.

administrator

A person responsible for running a business, organization, etc.

administrative

Related to the management of a business or organization.

The brass

He's got to check with the brass before making that decision.

The suits

The suits are meeting to discuss the new policy changes.