C1 noun Formell

administration

/ədˌmɪn.ɪˈstreɪ.ʃən/

The process or activity of running a business, organization, or government, involving the management of operations and resources. It can also refer to the specific group of people who are in charge or the period of time during which a particular leader is in power.

Beispiele

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The school administration decided to implement a new dress code policy starting next term.

The management team of the school chose to start a new rule regarding student clothing next semester.

2

The hospital's administration is responsible for ensuring all medical records are kept confidential.

The executive department of the hospital must make sure all patient files remain private.

3

I need to talk to someone in admin about my missing paycheck.

I have to speak with the office staff regarding the payment I haven't received yet.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
administration
Verb
administer
Adverb
administratively
Adjektiv
administrative
Verwandt
administrator
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Merkhilfe

Think of 'Ad-min' as 'Adding Minutes'—administrative tasks often feel like they add extra minutes of paperwork to your day to keep things organized.

Schnelles Quiz

The new __________ has promised to lower taxes and increase spending on infrastructure.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: administration

Beispiele

1

The school administration decided to implement a new dress code policy starting next term.

everyday

The management team of the school chose to start a new rule regarding student clothing next semester.

2

The hospital's administration is responsible for ensuring all medical records are kept confidential.

formal

The executive department of the hospital must make sure all patient files remain private.

3

I need to talk to someone in admin about my missing paycheck.

informal

I have to speak with the office staff regarding the payment I haven't received yet.

4

A degree in public administration prepares students for careers in government and non-profit sectors.

academic

An academic qualification in the management of public affairs readies learners for work in the state or charity sectors.

5

Effective business administration requires a balance between strategic planning and daily operations.

business

Good company management needs a mix of long-term goals and day-to-day tasks.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
administration
Verb
administer
Adverb
administratively
Adjektiv
administrative
Verwandt
administrator

Häufige Kollokationen

public administration government management
business administration company management
drug administration the act of giving medicine
central administration main headquarters management
administrative costs expenses related to running an office

Häufige Phrasen

administration of justice

the process of conducting legal proceedings

letters of administration

legal documents allowing someone to manage a deceased person's estate

The [Name] administration

the period of time a specific political leader is in power

Wird oft verwechselt mit

administration vs management

Management often refers to the handling of people and specific projects, while administration refers to the broader systems, rules, and structures.

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Nutzungshinweise

In a political context, 'administration' refers to the executive branch under a specific leader (e.g., the Biden Administration). In a medical context, it refers to the act of giving a dose of medicine.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often use 'administration' when they specifically mean 'administrator' (the person). Be careful not to use 'admin' in highly formal academic essays as it is considered informal.

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Merkhilfe

Think of 'Ad-min' as 'Adding Minutes'—administrative tasks often feel like they add extra minutes of paperwork to your day to keep things organized.

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Wortherkunft

Derived from the Latin 'administratio', which means 'the giving of help' or 'management'.

Grammatikmuster

uncountable when referring to the general process countable when referring to a specific government or group often used as a modifier: 'administration office'
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Kultureller Kontext

In the United States, 'the administration' is the standard way to refer to the President and their appointed officials.

Schnelles Quiz

The new __________ has promised to lower taxes and increase spending on infrastructure.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: administration

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