- ad|min|is|tra|tion
- ad|min|is|tra|tion «ad MIHN uh STRAY shuhn», noun.1. the managing of a business, household, club, or office; management: »
a school of business administration, skillful administration of a home. The administration of a big business requires skill in dealing with people.
SYNONYM(S): direction.2. the group of persons in charge of the management of affairs: »The principal and superintendent of a school are part of the administration of the school.
3. a) the management of public affairs by government officials: »He is experienced in city administration.
b) the officials as a group; the government.4. a) Usually, the Administration. (in the United States) the President, his Cabinet, and the departments of the government run by the members of the Cabinet or by other persons appointed by the President: »The narrow escape of the Administration from total defeat... (James G. Blaine).
b) (in Great Britain) the Prime Minister and the Cabinet.5. the time during which a government holds office; period of office of officials, especially that of a U.S. President: »The Liberal administration in Canada lasted many years. On reviewing the incidents of my administration, I am unconscious of intentional error (George Washington).
6. a giving out, applying, or dispensing; act or process of administering something: »The Red Cross handled the administration of aid to the refugees.
SYNONYM(S): dispensation, provision.7. the management or settlement of the estate of a deceased or incompetent person or a minor by administrators or executors, or of a trust by trustees.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
