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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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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

With his tactical acumen and leadership skills, he could have a great managerial career - whether that involves building a legacy in Germany or moving back to England.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Luca de Meo is making bold managerial moves six months into his surprise appointment as CEO of the Kering conglomerate—and the rest of the luxury industry is watching closely.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

But whatever happens in Newcastle, it looks set to be a frantic summer in the managerial market.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

This underscored Bush’s esteem for the breadth of Lawrence’s scientific knowledge and his emollient managerial technique.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik