adj
Uncommon
managerial
ma-nih-JEER-ree-uhl
Managerial (adj) means relating to a manager or to management duties and responsibilities. Example: “The promotion came with new managerial responsibilities.”
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Relating to a manager or to management duties and responsibilities.
"I left the kitchen and went over to Chuckʼs desk, feeling very managerial when I asked him to show me his progress."
— Candice Carty-Williams, Queenie (2019)
"The promotion came with new managerial responsibilities."
"She has strong managerial experience from her years running the branch."
"The game was much bigger than it would have been before England’s managerial handover from Southgate, Carsley the focus of plenty of the attention."
— David Hytner, Rice and Grealish start new England era with Nations League victory in Ireland (2024)
"Annesley, at all events, saw an important-looking gentleman with a managerial air. He listened gravely and patiently to his visitor's recital and then struck a desk-bell."
— Ernest Bramah, Max Carrados Mysteries (1927)
How to use managerial
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes anything to do with being a manager or with running/overseeing an organization.
Common pairings
managerial role
managerial skills
managerial position
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more managerial
- Superlative
- most managerial
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Etymology
From manager plus the adjective-forming suffix -ial.
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What does “managerial” mean?
The word “managerial” means relating to a manager or to management duties and responsibilities. In plain terms, describes anything to do with being a manager or with running/overseeing an organization.
How do you pronounce “managerial”?
“Managerial” is pronounced ma-nih-JEER-ree-uhl (/ˌmænəˈd͡ʒɪɹi.əl/ in IPA).
How do you use “managerial” in a sentence?
Here is “managerial” used in a sentence: “The promotion came with new managerial responsibilities.”
What part of speech is “managerial”?
“Managerial” is an adjective.
Is “managerial” a common word?
“Managerial” is an uncommon word in modern English.
What is the difference between managerial and administrative duties?
Managerial duties typically involve overseeing people, setting goals, and making decisions about how work gets done, while administrative duties focus more on organizing tasks, paperwork, and day-to-day operational support. A role can involve both, but managerial responsibilities carry more decision-making authority.
What does managerial experience mean on a resume?
Managerial experience on a resume refers to past responsibilities involving overseeing staff, projects, or departments, demonstrating a person's ability to plan, direct, and take accountability for outcomes. It signals experience with management duties rather than purely individual contributor work.
Is managerial an adjective or a noun?
Managerial is an adjective, used to describe something relating to a manager or to management duties and responsibilities, as in 'managerial role' or 'managerial skills.' It cannot stand alone as a noun.
