/ədˌmɪnəˈstɹeɪʃən/► audioScrabble 17Words With Friends 20
Definition
noun a method of tending to or managing the affairs of a some group of people (especially the group's business affairs).
— synonyms: disposal
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
noun the act of administering medication.
— synonyms: giving_medication
noun the tenure of a president.
— synonyms: presidency, presidential_term
noun the act of governing.
— synonyms: government, governing, governance, government_activity
noun the act of meting out justice according to the law.
— synonyms: judicature
Examples
“Successive US administrations have had similar Middle East policies.”
“oral administration of insulin”
“The company went into voluntary administration last week.”