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administration

ad·mi·nist·ration

UK/ədˌmɪn.ɪˈstɹeɪ.ʃən/ US/ədˌmɪn.əˈstɹeɪ.ʃən/ fairly common uk us

noun

1.

a method of tending to (especially business) matters

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2.

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”
  • “he quickly became recognized as a member of the establishment”
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3.

the act of administering medication

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4.

the tenure of a president

  • “things were quiet during the Eisenhower administration”
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Origin

From Middle English administracioun, from Old French administration, from Latin administratio, from administrare; see administer; compare French administration. Equivalent to administrate + -ion.

Phrases

  • administration of the fulness of times
  • business administration
  • letter of administration
  • National Aeronautics and Space Administration
  • National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
  • public administration
  • route of administration

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