Managerial: meaning, definitions and examples

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managerial

 

[ ˌmæn.əˈdʒɪr.i.əl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

business

Relating to the role of a manager or management.

Synonyms

administrative, directorial, executive, supervisory.

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Word Description / Examples
managerial

Used when referring to tasks, roles, or positions related to managing people or processes within an organization.

  • She has strong managerial skills that make her an asset to the company
  • He's looking for a managerial position in a reputable firm
administrative

Implies tasks or roles related to the organization and coordination of office duties and systems. Usually applied to clerical and organizational functions.

  • The administrative staff handled all the paperwork efficiently
  • He's responsible for various administrative duties in the office
executive

Used for high-ranking roles within a company that involve making significant business decisions, often at the C-suite level.

  • He is an executive in a multinational corporation
  • The executive team decided to expand the business overseas
supervisory

Refers to roles or tasks that involve overseeing the work of others, ensuring standards are met and providing guidance.

  • She was promoted to a supervisory position
  • Supervisory tasks include monitoring employee performance
directorial

Generally used to describe roles or tasks at the level of directors, often with a high-level decision-making focus. It can be associated with the arts (film, theater) or corporate settings.

  • She secured a directorial role in the new movie
  • The board discussed directorial responsibilities

Examples of usage

  • He has strong managerial skills.
  • The company is looking for someone with managerial experience.
  • The course covers various managerial techniques.
  • The CEO has a managerial style that emphasizes teamwork.
  • Her managerial decisions have helped the company grow.

Translations

Translations of the word "managerial" in other languages:

🇵🇹 gerencial

🇮🇳 प्रबंधकीय

🇩🇪 managerial

🇮🇩 manajerial

🇺🇦 керівний

🇵🇱 menedżerski

🇯🇵 管理職の

🇫🇷 managérial

🇪🇸 gerencial

🇹🇷 yönetimsel

🇰🇷 관리의

🇸🇦 إداري

🇨🇿 manažerský

🇸🇰 manažérsky

🇨🇳 管理的

🇸🇮 vodstven

🇮🇸 stjórnunar-

🇰🇿 басқарушылық

🇬🇪 მენეჯერული

🇦🇿 idarəetmə

🇲🇽 gerencial

Etymology

The word 'managerial' originated from the noun 'manager' in the mid-18th century. The suffix '-ial' is derived from the Latin suffix '-ialis', which means 'pertaining to'. Therefore, 'managerial' refers to something pertaining to a manager or management. The concept of managerial roles and responsibilities has evolved over time with the development of modern organizations and businesses, emphasizing the importance of effective leadership and decision-making.

See also: manageability, manageable, manageableness, managed, management, manager, managerially, managers, managing, mismanage, mismanagement, mismanager, unmanageability, unmanageable.

Word Frequency Rank

At #7,413 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.