Administrate: meaning, definitions and examples

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administrate

 

[ ədˈmɪnɪstreɪt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

management, control

To administrate means to manage or oversee the operation of an organization or a process. It involves planning, organizing, leading, and controlling resources to achieve specific goals. Administrating can also refer to the implementation of policies and strategies within an institution or agency. Those who administrate are typically responsible for making decisions that positively impact the efficiency and effectiveness of the organization.

Synonyms

direct, manage, oversee, supervise

Examples of usage

  • The team was chosen to administrate the new project.
  • She was appointed to administrate the company's resources.
  • His job is to administrate the university's programs effectively.

Translations

Translations of the word "administrate" in other languages:

🇵🇹 administrar

🇮🇳 प्रशासन करना

🇩🇪 verwalten

🇮🇩 mengelola

🇺🇦 адмініструвати

🇵🇱 administrować

🇯🇵 管理する

🇫🇷 administrer

🇪🇸 administrar

🇹🇷 yönetmek

🇰🇷 관리하다

🇸🇦 إدارة

🇨🇿 spravovat

🇸🇰 spravovať

🇨🇳 管理

🇸🇮 upravljati

🇮🇸 stjórna

🇰🇿 басқарып жүргізу

🇬🇪 მმართველობა

🇦🇿 idarə etmək

🇲🇽 administrar

Etymology

The word 'administrate' comes from the Latin root 'administrare', which means 'to manage, to direct, or to serve'. The prefix 'ad-' means 'to' or 'toward', and 'ministra' comes from 'ministrare', meaning 'to serve'. The term evolved in English during the late Middle Ages, with the notion of administering extending beyond just serving to include overseeing and organizing complex systems, particularly in government or institutions. The usage of 'administrate' in modern English emphasizes the active role of managing and organizing, especially within corporate, educational, and public sectors. It has become an essential term in professional jargon, indicating not only authority but also a responsibility towards efficiency and productivity.