administration
pronunciation
How to pronounce administration in British English:
UK [ədˌmɪnɪˈstreɪʃn]
How to pronounce administration in American English:
US [ədˌmɪnɪˈstreɪʃn]
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- Noun:
- a method of tending to (especially business) matters
- the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something
- the act of administering medication
- the tenure of a president
Word Origin
- administration (n.)
- mid-14c., "act of giving or dispensing;" late 14c., "management, act of administering," from Latin administrationem (nominative administratio) "aid, help, cooperation; direction, management," noun of action from past participle stem of administrare (see administer). Early 15c. as "management of a deceased person's estate." Meaning "the government" is attested from 1731 in British usage. Meaning "a U.S. president's period in office" is first recorded 1796 in writings of George Washington.
Example
- 1. And sicily is notorious for its extravagant administration .
- 2. The administration wants that to change .
- 3. The food and drug administration does not regulate herbs .
- 4. The administration will release more detailed guidance on march fourth .
- 5. Then consider an online degree in health care administration .