managerial

adjective

man·​a·​ge·​ri·​al ˌma-nə-ˈjir-ē-əl How to pronounce managerial (audio)
: of, relating to, or characteristic of management (as of a business) or a manager
managerial qualities/skills
a job that requires managerial experience
was hired for a managerial position
managerial problems
managerially adverb
… wants all his employees to be able to think managerially, and he also wants to identify those with the potential to become good managers. Inc.

Examples of managerial in a Sentence

her managerial style is very direct and detail-oriented
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Initially, she was involved in managerial roles, including a pairing with Test and Albert during the Attitude Era. David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025 Stepping into a managerial role isn’t just about delegation, development, and motivation. Paola Cecchi-Dimeglio, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025 Venable’s offseasons have been littered with managerial interviews in recent years. Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Feb. 2025 This is a lovely sentence, rewarding any reader who recalls the beginning of this fabulous managerial run. Matt Woosnam, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for managerial

Word History

First Known Use

1767, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of managerial was in 1767

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“Managerial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/managerial. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.

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