Administration Definition
ăd-mĭnĭ-strāshən
noun
The act or process of administering, especially the management of a government or large institution.
American Heritage
The act of administering; management; specif., the management of governmental or institutional affairs.
Webster's New World
The activity of a government or state in the exercise of its powers and duties.
American Heritage
Administrators collectively.
Webster's New World
The executive branch of a government.
American Heritage
Synonyms:
- giving medication
- dispensation
- application
- presidential term
- presidency
- organization
- brass
- establishment
- organisation
- governing body
- governance
- judicature
- stay
- power
- incumbency
Antonyms:
- minions
Other Word Forms of Administration
Noun
Singular:
administration
Plural:
administrationsOrigin of Administration
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From Middle English administracioun, from Old French administration, from Latin administratio, from administrare; see administer; compare French administration.
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