Administering: meaning, definitions and examples

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administering

 

[ ədˈmɪnɪstərɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

medical

The action of giving a drug or medical treatment to someone. It involves the process of managing or supervising the application of something, such as medication or a procedure.

Synonyms

applying, dispensing, giving

Examples of usage

  • Administering the vaccine to the patients was a crucial part of the healthcare initiative.
  • The nurse was responsible for administering the medication to the sick child.
Context #2 | Verb

official

The act of managing or supervising the implementation of laws, regulations, or policies. It involves overseeing the execution of rules or directives.

Synonyms

implementing, managing, supervising

Examples of usage

  • The government official was in charge of administering the new regulations.
  • The committee is responsible for administering the budget allocation.

Translations

Translations of the word "administering" in other languages:

🇵🇹 administrar

🇮🇳 प्रशासित करना

🇩🇪 verwalten

🇮🇩 mengelola

🇺🇦 адміністрування

🇵🇱 administrowanie

🇯🇵 管理する

🇫🇷 administrer

🇪🇸 administrar

🇹🇷 yönetmek

🇰🇷 관리하다

🇸🇦 إدارة

🇨🇿 spravování

🇸🇰 správa

🇨🇳 管理

🇸🇮 upravljanje

🇮🇸 stjórna

🇰🇿 басқару

🇬🇪 მართვა

🇦🇿 idarə etmək

🇲🇽 administrar

Etymology

The word 'administering' comes from the Latin word 'administrare', which means 'to assist, manage, direct'. The term has been used in English since the 14th century, initially in the context of managing affairs or providing assistance. Over time, it has evolved to encompass the act of giving medication or managing official tasks. Today, 'administering' is widely used in medical, governmental, and organizational settings.

Word Frequency Rank

At #7,252 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.