administration

Meanings

• noun

  The process of managing and overseeing an organization, institution, or program.

  - "The city administration is responsible for maintaining public services."
  - "The school administration announced new policies for the upcoming year."

• noun

  A group of people who manage an organization or government.

  - "The executive administration of a company makes important decisions."
  - "The cabinet is the highest level of government administration."

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Pronunciation

1. /ədˌmɪnəˈstɹeɪʃən/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2100324"

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Synonyms

conduct , governing , management , organization , regulation , supervision

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with administration
administration , station , nation , vacation , education , cooperation

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Variants

List of all variants of administration that leads to same result
administration , administrations , anti-administration , business administration , letters of administration , self-administration , self-administrations , co-administer , co-administered , co-administering , co-administers , co-administration , co-administrations , coadminister , coadministered , coadministering , coadministers , coadministration , coadministrations

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Etymology

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From Latin administratio, meaning 'management' or 'government'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'administration' is derived from the Latin word 'administratio', which means 'management' or 'government'.

2. The term 'administration' is often used interchangeably with 'government' or 'management'.

3. The administrative branch of the U.S. government is responsible for implementing and enforcing laws and policies.

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Related Concepts

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1. Management: The practice of managing and overseeing an organization or project.

2. Government: A system of authority and control in a society, typically exercised through elected representatives or appointed officials.

3. Bureaucracy: A complex organization of people, rules, and procedures for administering a state or organization.

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Culture

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In literature, administration is often depicted as a complex and intricate process, requiring careful planning and execution. In art, it can be symbolized by images of rulers, bureaucrats, or government buildings. In music, there are several compositions titled 'Administration'.

How to Memorize "administration"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a group of people in a boardroom, making important decisions for an organization.
   - Visualize a city hall, with officials managing public services.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with 'management' or 'government'.
   - Think of a complex organization or institution.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Many Apples Gathered Regularly Involve Careful Handling' to remember the definition.
   - Create a sentence using the word 'administration' to help remember its meaning.

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