Administration meaning

What does “administration” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“administration” is a noun with 6 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a method of tending to or managing the affairs of a some group of people (especially the group's business affairs).

administration

noun

a method of tending to or managing the affairs of a some group of people (especially the group's business affairs)
Synonymsdisposal
the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something
“he claims that the present administration is corrupt”
“the governance of an association is responsible to its members”
Synonymsgovernance governing body establishment brass organization organisation
the act of administering medication
Synonymsgiving medication
the tenure of a president
“things were quiet during the Eisenhower administration”
Synonymspresidency presidential term
the act of governing; exercising authority
“regulations for the governing of state prisons”
“he had considerable experience of government”
Synonymsgovernment governing governance government activity
the act of meting out justice according to the law
Synonymsjudicature

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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