administration

The word “administration” means the management of an organization, business, or set of tasks. In plain terms, either the day-to-day management of an organization, or the government currently in charge of a country.

“Administration” is pronounced uhd-mihn-ih-STRAY-shuhn (/ədˌmɪn.əˈstɹeɪ.ʃən/ in IPA).

Here is “administration” used in a sentence: “Good administration keeps the whole office running smoothly.”

Words with a similar meaning to “administration” include direction, governance, management and supervision.

“Administration” is a noun.

The word “administration” comes from Latin. From Latin administratio, from administrare ("to manage") — see "administer.".

“Administration” is a very common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.

“Administration” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the management of an organization, business, or set of tasks.

Administration tends to mean setting overall goals, policies, and structure — the higher-level running of an organisation. Management is the day-to-day work of putting those plans into action and directing staff and resources. The two overlap heavily, but administration leans strategic while management leans operational and hands-on.

'Administration' has three common senses. First, the act of managing an organisation or set of tasks. Second, the team or department that does this managing — the people in charge. Third, in politics, a particular government and its term in office, as in 'the current administration'. Context shows which is meant.

Running a hospital involves administration: scheduling staff, managing budgets, keeping records, and coordinating departments so care runs smoothly. Other examples include a school office handling enrolment and timetables, or a company's back-office team processing payroll and contracts. In each case, administration keeps the organisation organised and functioning.