administration

[ad-min-uh-strey-shuhn] / ædˌmɪn əˈstreɪ ʃən /

NOUN

management of an organization or effort

Synonyms

STRONGEST

agency authority control government legislation organization policy rule

STRONG

application charge command conduct conducting direction dispensation disposition distribution enforcement execution governing guidance handling jurisdiction order oversight performance power provision regulation running strategy superintendence supervision surveillance

WEAK

administering directing overseeing

Antonyms

STRONG

disorganization disregard failure ignorance inefficiency lawlessness mismanagement neglect

NOUN

human or group who manages effort of an organization

Synonyms

STRONGEST

board bureau cabinet committee department executive legislature management ministry presidency

STRONG

President admiral advisers chair chairperson command commander consulate directors embassy executives feds general headquarters officers officials powers presidium stewards superintendents supervisors upstairs

WEAK

chargé d'affaires front office governing body top brass

NOUN

period during which a particular human group is in power

Synonyms

STRONGEST

presidency regime

STRONG

dynasty incumbency reign stay tenure term

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Orsted said Friday that Revolution Wind would continue working with the administration toward a resolution, but believes the suspension—filed by the Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Ocean Energy Management—violates applicable law.

From The Wall Street Journal

"If the administration is serious about promoting women's empowerment, I believe we can count on their understanding and cooperation," Komiyama said, according to Japanese media.

From BBC

Zohran Mamdani was officially sworn in as mayor of New York City on Thursday, ushering in a historic administration marked by progressive policy priorities and an emphasis on inclusive governance.

From Salon

Compensating for his inexperience, he is surrounding himself with seasoned aides recruited from past mayoral administrations and former US president Joe Biden's government.

From Barron's

Susie Wiles, the White House chief of staff, and others have urged cabinet members to shorten their presentations, according to administration officials.

From The Wall Street Journal

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