noun
administration
uhd-mihn-ih-STRAY-shuhn
noun
1
The management of an organization, business, or set of tasks.
"Good administration keeps the whole office running smoothly."
2
The government of a country during a particular leader's term, or the officials who run it.
"The new administration promised to cut taxes within its first year."
"Critics say the administration has been slow to respond to the crisis."
How to Use Administration
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither the day-to-day management of an organization, or the government currently in charge of a country.
UK vs US
In UK business/legal contexts, "administration" also refers to a specific insolvency process where a company keeps trading under court-appointed supervision.
Common pairings
business administration
the current administration
under new administration
Word Forms
administrations plural
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Etymology
From Latin administratio, from administrare ("to manage") — see "administer."