management
- 1Controlling and organizing something, like a business, money, time, or a problem, so that it goes well.
Like a coach who plans practices and decides who plays so the team can win.
Good management keeps a small business running smoothly.
She studied management at college before opening her own shop.
UsageOften with of (management of money) or after a word like time: time management.
- 2The group of people who run a company or other organization and make the big decisions.
Like the captain and officers who steer a ship while the crew works the deck.
The workers asked management for safer equipment.
Management decided to close the old factory.
UsageOften used with no the: workers talk to management.
Similarexecutives, leadership, directors, bosses
Note
Less common meaning
- 3In an impeachment trial, the side that brings the charges and argues against the official.
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Origin
From the word 'manage' plus the ending '-ment'.
Checked 5 Nov 2026 · 1 fact
- Management is formed from manage plus the ending -ment. en.wiktionary.org