administration

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: B2 — Upper-Intermediate

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a method of tending to or managing the affairs of a some group of people (especially the group's business affairs)
  2. noun the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something
  3. noun the act of administering medication

Etymology

From Middle English administracioun, from Old French administration, from Latin administratio, from administrare; see administer; compare French administration. Equivalent to administrate + -ion.

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Synonyms

disposal

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