administration
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.
Examples
3 of 5The 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.
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.
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.
Antonyms
Word Family
Memory Tip
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.
Quick Quiz
The new __________ has promised to lower taxes and increase spending on infrastructure.
Correct!
The correct answer is: administration
Examples
The school administration decided to implement a new dress code policy starting next term.
everydayThe management team of the school chose to start a new rule regarding student clothing next semester.
The hospital's administration is responsible for ensuring all medical records are kept confidential.
formalThe executive department of the hospital must make sure all patient files remain private.
I need to talk to someone in admin about my missing paycheck.
informalI have to speak with the office staff regarding the payment I haven't received yet.
A degree in public administration prepares students for careers in government and non-profit sectors.
academicAn academic qualification in the management of public affairs readies learners for work in the state or charity sectors.
Effective business administration requires a balance between strategic planning and daily operations.
businessGood company management needs a mix of long-term goals and day-to-day tasks.
Antonyms
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
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
Often Confused With
Management often refers to the handling of people and specific projects, while administration refers to the broader systems, rules, and structures.
Usage Notes
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.
Common Mistakes
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.
Memory Tip
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.
Word Origin
Derived from the Latin 'administratio', which means 'the giving of help' or 'management'.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In the United States, 'the administration' is the standard way to refer to the President and their appointed officials.
Quick Quiz
The new __________ has promised to lower taxes and increase spending on infrastructure.
Correct!
The correct answer is: administration
Related Vocabulary
Related Words
to
A1Used 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
A1A 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
A1A 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
A1This 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
A1The 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
A1Used 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
A1A 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
A1A 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
A1A 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
A1Used 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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