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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.

例文

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1

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.

語族

名詞
administration
Verb
administer
副詞
administratively
形容詞
administrative
関連
administrator
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覚え方のコツ

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.

クイックテスト

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

正解!

正解は: administration

例文

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.

語族

名詞
administration
Verb
administer
副詞
administratively
形容詞
administrative
関連
administrator

よく使う組み合わせ

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

よく使うフレーズ

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

よく混同される語

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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使い方のコツ

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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よくある間違い

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.

💡

覚え方のコツ

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.

📖

語源

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

文法パターン

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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文化的な背景

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

クイックテスト

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

正解!

正解は: administration

関連単語

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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