C1 adjective Formal

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.

Exemplos

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1

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.

3

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

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

Família de palavras

Substantivo
administration
Verb
administer
Advérbio
administratively
Adjetivo
administrative
Relacionado
administrator
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Dica de memorização

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

Quiz rápido

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

Correto!

A resposta correta é: administrative

Exemplos

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.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
administration
Verb
administer
Advérbio
administratively
Adjetivo
administrative
Relacionado
administrator

Colocações comuns

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

Frases Comuns

administrative error

administrative error

administrative leave

administrative leave

administrative law

administrative law

Frequentemente confundido com

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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Notas de uso

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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Erros comuns

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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Dica de memorização

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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Origem da palavra

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

Padrões gramaticais

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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Contexto cultural

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.

Quiz rápido

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

Correto!

A resposta correta é: administrative

Palavras relacionadas

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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