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managerial

[man-i-jeer-ee-uhl] / ˌmæn ɪˈdʒɪər i əl /
ADJECTIVE
administrative
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bureaucratic commanding directorial governmental legislative ministerial organizational policy-making regulatory supervisory
WEAK
authoritative central controlling deciding decisive departmental directing directive executive governing in charge in control jurisdictional official presiding regulative ruling superintending supervising

Example Sentences

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This summer is shaping up to be one of managerial uncertainty and upheaval at the end of a season in which 10 Premier League bosses have already left their jobs.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

The hierarchy increasingly accept they have made multiple managerial mistakes and are searching for stability.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

Buffett has said that he has left people in managerial roles even if they don’t meet his standards, preferring to avoid the unpleasant aspects of management.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

Altman, who holds no direct equity in the company, has unloaded many of his managerial responsibilities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

“The Zed! Good to hear from you. Let me call you back, I’m just going into a managerial meeting,” Emenike said.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie