administrate

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb work in an administrative capacity; supervise or be in charge of

Etymology

* archaic: Latin administrātus, past participle of administrō. * modern: Back-formation from administration (from Latin administrātiō, also from administrō) (The exact etymology is disputed, see note below.)

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Synonyms

administer

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