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managerial

American  
[man-i-jeer-ee-uhl] / ˌmæn ɪˈdʒɪər i əl /

adjective

  1. pertaining to management or a manager.

    managerial functions; the managerial class of society.
managerial British  
/ ˌmænɪˈdʒɪərɪəl /

adjective

  1. of or relating to a manager or to the functions, responsibilities, or position of management

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Other Word Forms

  • managerially adverb
  • nonmanagerial adjective
  • quasi-managerial adjective
  • quasi-managerially adverb
  • semimanagerial adjective
  • semimanagerially adverb

Etymology

Origin of managerial

First recorded in 1760–70; manager + -ial

Example Sentences

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The debate became so pronounced on X that Block CEO Jack Dorsey responded to one online critic who slammed his “managerial incompetence.”

From MarketWatch

The payment completes an expensive managerial experiment that ultimately ended badly.

From BBC

The 45-year-old had no previous managerial experience when he was hired on a three-year contract to replace Thomas Frank in the close season.

From Barron's

McInnes knows he is privileged to be able to use Ferguson as a sounding board after a glittering managerial career, including 13 Premier League titles and two Champions Leagues with United.

From Barron's

Later on Thursday, Celtic boss Martin O'Neill will take charge of the 1,000th match of his managerial career when Stuttgart visit Glasgow.

From Barron's

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