administration — the process or activity of running a business, organization, etc.
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the process or activity of running a business, organization, etc.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ədˌmɪnɪˈstreɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- The hospital's administration decided that coffee breaks should last 3 hours for better employee happiness.
- She majored in business administration and now runs her own company.
- The administration of the new policy caused quite a stir among employees.
administration
NOUN[/ədˌmɪnɪˈstreɪʃən/]
the process or activity of running a business, organization, etc.
The hospital administration team coordinates schedules, staff, and patient flow every morning.
The administration managed the office efficiently every day. (🏢 Office + 📋 Management → Administration = the management and operation of an office or organization.)
Good administration encouraged cooperation and built a well-organized workplace.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'administrare' meaning 'to manage or serve,' composed of 'ad-' (to) and 'ministrare' (to serve or attend to). The word entered English via Old French in the 14th century.
Breakdown
ad- (to) + minister (serve) + -ation (noun suffix indicating action or process) = administration
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The hospital's administration decided that coffee breaks should last 3 hours for better employee happiness.”
“She majored in business administration and now runs her own company.”
“The administration of the new policy caused quite a stir among employees.”
“My grandmother's administration of our family dinner involves military-level precision.”
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