administrative
pronunciation
How to pronounce administrative in British English:
UK [ədˈmɪnɪstrətɪv]
How to pronounce administrative in American English:
US [ədˈmɪnɪstreɪtɪv]
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- Adjective:
- of or relating to or responsible for administration
Word Origin
- administrative (adj.)
- 1731, from Latin administrativus, from past participle stem of administrare (see administer). Related: Administratively.
Example
- 1. For example , harvard increased its administrative spending per student by 300 % .
- 2. She had the administrative apparatus and the miles of paperwork to prove it .
- 3. It was once a muslim administrative and school complex .
- 4. Top government officials should be chosen according to their virtue and wisdom , and not simply technical and administrative ability .
- 5. The shanghai industrial and commercial administrative bureau said nearly one in three batches tested were defective .