ADMINISTRATIVE Synonyms: 15 Similar and Opposite Words

administrative

adjective

əd-ˈmi-nə-ˌstrā-tiv

as in managerial

suited for or relating to the directing of things among his other administrative duties is the appointment of transit authority officials

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Recent Examples of administrative Court approval, possible objections and administrative processing can all affect the timing. —

Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026 Today, Tibet retains autonomy but remains under political, military, and administrative control from China. —

David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 3 July 2026 City clerks, although not elected by the public, play a major role in maintaining administrative records and ensuring the legislative process operates properly. —

Zaire Breedlove, Charlotte Observer, 3 July 2026 Every call, stop, report, arrest and follow-up creates an administrative trail. —

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managerial

Adjective

Little did Aguirre know at the time but that experience would define a managerial career that has passed 900 matches.

— Colin Millar, New York Times, 4 July 2026
After spending two years in the Chicago Cubs organization as a consultant and scout, Little restarted his managerial career with the Dodgers, reuniting with some of his former players, including Nomar Garciaparra and Derek Lowe.

— Liana Handler, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026