management

noun

(uncountable) Administration; the use of limited resources combined with forecasting, planning, leadership and execution skills to achieve predetermined specific goals.

The executives of an organisation, especially senior executives.

(uncountable) Judicious use of means to accomplish an end.

(uncountable) The prosecuting side in an impeachment trial (as opposed to the respondent or defending side).

Roots

manusman- · Latin · hand

Synonyms for management

managingv executivesn administrationn governancen directorshipn stewardshipn directoraten leadershipn superintendencen directorsn directionn supervisionn

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