administration
Meaning in simple English
US /ədˌmɪnəˈstreɪʃən/ · UK /ədˌmɪnɪˈstreɪʃən/
administration means: The work of managing and organizing a business, public service, or other organization.
noun
RUNNING AN ORGANIZATIONB2
The work of managing and organizing a business, public service, or other organization.
- Administration takes up most of my day.
- He studied business administration.
- We need to improve the administration of the hospital.
GOVERNMENT LEADERSB2
The group running a country's government under a particular leader.
- The new administration promised lower taxes.
- Several administrations have supported this policy.
- She served in the previous administration.
PEOPLE IN CHARGEB2
The people who manage an organization, such as a school, business, or government.
- The administration approved our request.
- Students met with the university administration.
- Has the hospital administration explained the changes?
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