administrative — relating to the management and organization of something
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: relating to the management and organization of something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ədˈmɪnɪstreɪtɪv/
Example Sentences
- The new employee spent his first week learning administrative procedures instead of actual work.
- Most students find administrative tasks more boring than studying itself.
- She was promoted from a teaching position to an administrative role.
administrative
ADJECTIVE[/ədˈmɪnɪstreɪtɪv/]
relating to the management and organization of something
The administrative office processed hundreds of student applications before the deadline.
The administrative team managed the office efficiently every day. (🏢 Office + 📋 Management → Administrative)
The administrative team stayed cooperative and kept the office productive.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin administrare, meaning 'to manage' or 'to serve.' The word originated in ancient Rome, where administrators handled public affairs and governmental duties.
Breakdown
ad- (to, toward) + ministrare (to serve, to manage) + -ive (adjective suffix forming descriptive words).
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The new employee spent his first week learning administrative procedures instead of actual work.”
“Most students find administrative tasks more boring than studying itself.”
“She was promoted from a teaching position to an administrative role.”
“The company hired three new people to handle administrative support.”
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