ADMINISTRATION

/ədˌmɪnəˈstɹeɪʃən/ ► audio Scrabble 17 Words With Friends 20

Scrabble letter values: A1D2M3I1N1I1S1T1R1A1T1I1O1N1 = 17

Definition

  1. noun a method of tending to or managing the affairs of a some group of people (especially the group's business affairs). — synonyms: disposal
  2. noun the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something. — synonyms: governance, governing_body, establishment, brass, organization, organisation
  3. noun the act of administering medication. — synonyms: giving_medication
  4. noun the tenure of a president. — synonyms: presidency, presidential_term
  5. noun the act of governing. — synonyms: government, governing, governance, government_activity
  6. noun the act of meting out justice according to the law. — synonyms: judicature

Examples

  • “he claims that the present administration is corrupt”
  • “the governance of an association is responsible to its members”
  • “he quickly became recognized as a member of the establishment”

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