the members of the executive or administration of an organization or business
See also line managementmanagers or employers collectively the technique, practice, or science of managing, controlling or dealing with the skilful or resourceful use of materials, time, etc the specific treatment of a disease, disorder, etc
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man•age•ment /ˈmænɪdʒmənt/USA pronunciation
n.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025- the act or process of managing:[uncountable]courses in management.
- the persons directing a business;
executives:[countable]Upper management should trim its staff.
man•age•ment
(man′ij mənt),USA pronunciation n.
man•age•men•tal
(man′ij men′tl),USA pronunciation adj.
- the act or manner of managing; handling, direction, or control.
- skill in managing;
executive ability:great management and tact. - the person or persons controlling and directing the affairs of a business, institution, etc.:The store is under new management.
- executives collectively, considered as a class (distinguished from labor).
- manage + -ment 1590–1600
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged regulation, administration; superintendence, care, charge, conduct, guidance, treatment.
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