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administrative

[ad-min-uh-strey-tiv, -struh-] / ædˈmɪn əˌstreɪ tɪv, -strə- /


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As technology improved, particularly AI that handles time-consuming administrative tasks like building spreadsheets or sorting important from low priority emails, Pacitti evangelized working in microshifts to his staff and promoted it in recruiting.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Having all the paperwork done, such as a will or a list of passwords, isn’t helpful if the person left to do the administrative tasks doesn’t know where to find it.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

The union wants to cap compensation at $450,000 a year for senior hospital and medical group executives, as well as other administrative and managerial staff.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Supporters of the overhaul argue that the previous system contained an excessive number of overlapping or rarely used categories, which created administrative inefficiencies without significantly improving religious accommodation or support.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

Howard disappeared into the administrative offices to explain the problem to Swope and Whitney and get their opinion.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand




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