Management is the control and organizing of a business or other organization.
The zoo needed better management rather than more money.
The dispute is about wages, working conditions and the management of the mining industry. [+ of]
...the responsibility for its day-to-day management.
...having just completed a management studies course.
Synonyms: administration, control, rule, government More Synonyms of management
2. variable noun [with singular or plural verb]
You can refer to the people who control and organize a business or other organization as the management.
[business]
The management is doing its best to improve the situation.
We need to get more women into top management.
A change of management would help.
Synonyms: directors, board, executive(s), bosses [informal] More Synonyms of management
3. uncountable noun
Management is the way people control different parts of their lives.
...her management of her professional life. [+ of]
...intelligent money management, for example paying big bills monthly where possible.
...the secret of time management.
management in British English
(ˈmænɪdʒmənt)
noun
1.
the members of the executive or administration of an organization or business
See also line management, middle management, top management
2.
managers or employers collectively
3.
the technique, practice, or science of managing, controlling or dealing with
anger management
4.
the skilful or resourceful use of materials, time, etc
5.
the specific treatment of a disease, disorder, etc
management in American English
(ˈmænɪdʒmənt)
noun
1.
the act, art, or manner of managing, or handling, controlling, directing, etc.
2.
skillful managing; careful, tactful treatment
3.
skill in managing; executive ability
4.
a.
the person or persons managing a business, institution, etc.
b.
such persons collectively, regarded as a distinct social group
COBUILD Collocations
management
poor management
sound management
Examples of 'management' in a sentence
management
This is combined with strong financial controls and quality management.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
His solution has been to overhaul and upgrade management throughout the company.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
In her view it is not just good time management that makes mothers so effective at work.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The demands of network management have changed radically.
Computing (2010)
In a few weeks we'll be announcing new network management tools.
Computing (2010)
I mentioned at the time that they needed strong management and direction.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The reason he doesn't is that his putting blows hot and cold and he is prone to poor course management.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
For years they have been the elite of the fund management industry, enjoying colossal fees, gigantic homes and champagne lifestyles.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The company employs about 12,000 people in management and administration roles at present, but it plans to reduce the headcount in these areas by a few hundred.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The style of management may be controlled from the top or left open to individual managers.
Atkinson, Jacqueline M Coping with Stress at Work (1988)
Yet international management is a different skill to taking charge of a club team.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
The performance capacity of government also rests on autonomy for business and management.
Peter F. Drucker MANAGEMENT: task, responsibilities, practices (1974)
This competition is not just for people doing management accounting degrees.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
You can shine in money or career management.
The Sun (2011)
There is no doubt the fund management industry does not always work in the interests of investors.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
These uncertainties can result in poorer disease control and management.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
To this must be added at least a similar cost of the management time involved.
Thompson, Sir Peter Sharing the Success - the story of NFC (1990)
They depended on management skills and organization.
Christianity Today (2000)
The management need the employees to work for them.
Torrington, Derek Personnel Management: A New Approach (1991)
The new management team will not contain a chief executive role.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Your real remedy is to change the management.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Part of this is beyond management control.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
My management philosophy is different from his.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
The examples of poor business management have piled up.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
He argues that the company has not been run efficiently and spends excessive amounts on administration and management costs.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
This involves the client handing over all day-to-day management of their investments.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Company management confidently predicted minimum sales of 160,000 units a year.
Al Ries and Laura Ries THE 22 IMMUTABLE LAWS OF BRANDING (2002)
In other languages
management
British English: management /ˈmænɪdʒmənt/ NOUN
Management is the control and organizing of something.
The zoo needs better management.
American English: management
Arabic: إِدَارَة
Brazilian Portuguese: gerenciamento
Chinese: 管理
Croatian: upravljanje
Czech: vedení podniku
Danish: ledelse
Dutch: management
European Spanish: gestión
Finnish: johto
French: gestion
German: Geschäftsleitung
Greek: διοίκηση
Italian: direzione
Japanese: 経営陣
Korean: 관리
Norwegian: ledelse
Polish: zarządzanie
European Portuguese: gestão
Romanian: conducere
Russian: управление
Latin American Spanish: gestión
Swedish: ledning företag
Thai: คณะผู้บริหาร
Turkish: yönetim
Ukrainian: керівництво
Vietnamese: ban quản lý
Definition of 'management'
Chinese translation of 'management'
management
(ˈmænɪdʒmənt)
n
(u) (= managing) 管理 (guǎnlǐ)
(u/s) (= managers) 管理人员(員) (guǎnlǐ rényuán)
under new management在新的领(領)导(導)下 (zài xīn de lǐngdǎo xià)
1 (noun)
Definition
the technique or practice of managing or controlling
the responsibility for its day-to-day management
Synonyms
administration
Standards in the administration of justice have degenerated.
control
The first aim of his government would be to establish control over the republic's territory.
rule
the winding-up of British rule over the territory
government
running
in charge of the day-to-day running of the party
charge
care
the orphans who were in her care
operation
Dials monitor every aspect of the operation of the aircraft.
handling
The family has criticized the military's handling of the affair.
direction
The house was built under the direction of his partner.
conduct
Also up for discussion will be the conduct of free and fair elections.
command
In 1942 he took command of 108 Squadron.
guidance
They improve their performance under the guidance of professional coaches.
supervision
First-time licence holders have to work under supervision.
manipulation
governance
A fundamental change in the governance of the country is the key to all other changes.
superintendence
2 (noun)
Definition
managers or employers collectively
The management is doing its best to control the situation.
Synonyms
directors
board
the agenda for the October 12 meeting of the board
executive(s)
bosses (informal)
administration
They would like the college administration to exert more control.
employers
directorate
Additional synonyms
in the sense of board
Definition
a group of people who officially administer a company, trust, etc.
the agenda for the October 12 meeting of the board
Synonyms
management,
heads,
leaders,
directors,
managers,
executives,
committee,
bosses (informal),
governors,
panel,
administrators,
controllers,
directorate
in the sense of care
Definition
protection or charge
the orphans who were in her care
Synonyms
custody,
keeping,
control,
charge,
management,
protection,
supervision,
guardianship,
safekeeping,
ministration
in the sense of charge
Synonyms
instruction,
order,
demand,
direction,
command,
dictate,
mandate,
canon,
injunction,
precept,
exhortation
Synonyms of 'management'
management
Explore 'management' in the dictionary
Additional synonyms
in the sense of command
Definition
the authority to command
In 1942 he took command of 108 Squadron.
Synonyms
management,
power,
control,
charge,
authority,
direction,
supervision
in the sense of conduct
Definition
the management or handling of an activity or business
Also up for discussion will be the conduct of free and fair elections.
Synonyms
management,
running,
control,
handling,
administration,
direction,
leadership,
organization,
guidance,
supervision
in the sense of control
Definition
power to direct something
The first aim of his government would be to establish control over the republic's territory.
Synonyms
power,
government,
rule,
authority,
management,
direction,
command,
discipline,
guidance,
supervision,
jurisdiction,
supremacy,
mastery,
superintendence,
charge
in the sense of direction
Definition
management or guidance
The house was built under the direction of his partner.
Synonyms
management,
government,
control,
charge,
administration,
leadership,
command,
guidance,
supervision,
governance,
oversight,
superintendence
in the sense of governance
Definition
government, control, or authority
A fundamental change in the governance of the country is the key to all other changes.
Synonyms
rule,
government,
authority,
administration,
sovereignty,
dominion,
polity
in the sense of guidance
Definition
help, advice, or instruction, usually from someone more experienced or more qualified
They improve their performance under the guidance of professional coaches.
Synonyms
advice,
direction,
leadership,
instruction,
government,
help,
control,
management,
teaching,
counsel,
counselling,
auspices
in the sense of handling
The family has criticized the military's handling of the affair.
Synonyms
management,
running,
treatment,
approach,
administration,
conduct,
manipulation,
direction
in the sense of operation
Definition
the act or method of operating
Dials monitor every aspect of the operation of the aircraft.
Synonyms
performance,
working,
running,
action,
movement,
functioning,
motion,
manipulation,
oper8n
in the sense of rule
Definition
the period of time in which a monarch or government has power
the winding-up of British rule over the territory
Synonyms
government,
power,
control,
authority,
influence,
administration,
direction,
leadership,
command,
regime,
empire,
reign,
sway,
domination,
jurisdiction,
supremacy,
mastery,
dominion,
ascendancy,
mana (New Zealand)
in the sense of running
Definition
management or organization
in charge of the day-to-day running of the party
Synonyms
management,
control,
administration,
direction,
conduct,
charge,
leadership,
organization,
regulation,
supervision,
coordination,
superintendency
Additional synonyms
in the sense of supervision
First-time licence holders have to work under supervision.