# administrative

Pronunciation: US say "uhd-MIN-uh-stray-tiv" /ədˈmɪn.əˌstɹeɪ.tɪv/; UK say "uhd-MIN-i-struh-tiv" /ədˈmɪn.ɪ.stɹə.tɪv/

## Adjective

1. Relating to the management of an organization's affairs, such as planning, record-keeping, and the running of daily operations.
   - Simple: Connected with running an organization, like managing office work, staff, and daily tasks.
   - _The new manager took on most of the administrative duties for the department._
   - _Filing reports and scheduling meetings are routine administrative tasks._

## Origin

From Latin administrātīvus.

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