managerial
/ˌmæn.əˈdʒɪə.ri.əl/ IELTSAcademic
adjective
Relating to managing people, work, or an organization. It often describes jobs, duties, decisions, or skills used by managers.
- She has strong managerial skills.
- The company needs better managerial control.
- He moved into a managerial role last year.
Adinary Nuance
Managerial is more specific than general words like "good" or "important". It points to work done by a manager, especially in business, schools, or offices. Use it when you mean leadership, supervision, or control at work. It is less personal than "leadership" and more job-focused than "organizational".
In other languages
- Vietnamese
- thuộc quản lý
- Spanish
- gerencial
- Chinese
- 管理的
- Japanese
- 管理の
- Korean
- 관리의
Etymology
Managerial comes from manager, which entered English in the 1600s, from French and Italian roots linked to handling or directing. The adjective form became common later to describe things connected with management.
Common phrases
managerial skillsmanagerial rolemanagerial positionmanagerial decision
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Frequently asked questions
- Is managerial formal or informal?
- Managerial is fairly formal. You often see it in business, office, and academic writing.
- What is the difference between managerial and administrative?
- Managerial is about leading and making decisions. Administrative is about running systems, records, and office tasks.
- Can I say managerial work?
- Yes. It means work connected with managing people or a business.
- Is managerial a common word?
- Yes, in workplaces and exams like IELTS. It is not usually used in casual conversation.