C1 adjective Formell

administrative

/ədˈmɪn.ɪ.strə.tɪv/

Relating to the organization and management of a business, institution, or government. It describes the practical tasks, systems, and procedures required to keep an entity running efficiently behind the scenes.

Beispiele

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I spent the entire morning dealing with administrative tasks like answering emails and filing receipts.

I spent the entire morning dealing with administrative tasks like answering emails and filing receipts.

2

The proposed administrative changes aim to streamline the decision-making process within the department.

The proposed administrative changes aim to streamline the decision-making process within the department.

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Trying to get my security deposit back was an absolute administrative nightmare.

Trying to get my security deposit back was an absolute administrative nightmare.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
administration
Verb
administer
Adverb
administratively
Adjektiv
administrative
Verwandt
administrator
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Merkhilfe

Think of the 'Admin' (mini)strative staff: they handle the 'mini' but essential details that keep a 'ministry' or business running.

Schnelles Quiz

The project was delayed not by a lack of funding, but by an ______ oversight in the permit application.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: administrative

Beispiele

1

I spent the entire morning dealing with administrative tasks like answering emails and filing receipts.

everyday

I spent the entire morning dealing with administrative tasks like answering emails and filing receipts.

2

The proposed administrative changes aim to streamline the decision-making process within the department.

formal

The proposed administrative changes aim to streamline the decision-making process within the department.

3

Trying to get my security deposit back was an absolute administrative nightmare.

informal

Trying to get my security deposit back was an absolute administrative nightmare.

4

Scholars argue that administrative decentralization can lead to better local governance outcomes.

academic

Scholars argue that administrative decentralization can lead to better local governance outcomes.

5

We are currently looking for a new administrative assistant to manage our executive calendars.

business

We are currently looking for a new administrative assistant to manage our executive calendars.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
administration
Verb
administer
Adverb
administratively
Adjektiv
administrative
Verwandt
administrator

Häufige Kollokationen

administrative staff administrative staff
administrative burden administrative burden
administrative support administrative support
administrative duties administrative duties
administrative costs administrative costs

Häufige Phrasen

administrative error

administrative error

administrative leave

administrative leave

administrative law

administrative law

Wird oft verwechselt mit

administrative vs executive

Executive refers to high-level decision-making and leadership, while administrative focuses on the day-to-day management and logistical support.

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Nutzungshinweise

Use 'administrative' to describe the 'how' of an organization (the systems and paperwork) rather than the 'what' (the actual product or service provided). It is neutral but can sometimes imply a certain level of tedious bureaucracy.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often misspell the word by omitting the 'i' after the 'n' or 's'. Additionally, don't confuse the adjective 'administrative' with the noun 'administration'.

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Merkhilfe

Think of the 'Admin' (mini)strative staff: they handle the 'mini' but essential details that keep a 'ministry' or business running.

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Wortherkunft

Derived from the Latin 'administrare', which means 'to serve, manage, or guide'.

Grammatikmuster

attributive adjective (usually comes before the noun) not used in the plural form can be modified by adverbs (e.g., purely administrative)
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Kultureller Kontext

In many modern work environments, 'administrative' work is often associated with 'back-office' roles, which are essential for stability but sometimes perceived as having less status than 'strategic' roles.

Schnelles Quiz

The project was delayed not by a lack of funding, but by an ______ oversight in the permit application.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: administrative

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