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/mˈænədʒmənt/ /mˈænɪdʒmənt/ Listen

noun

Management n.

The act or art of managing; the manner of treating, directing, carrying on, or using, for a purpose; conduct; administration; guidance; control; as, the management of a family or of a farm; the management of a business enterprise; the management of state affairs. "The management of the voice."

Business dealing; negotiation; arrangement. "He had great managements with ecclesiastics."

Judicious use of means to accomplish an end; conduct directed by art or address; skillful treatment; cunning practice; often in a bad sense. "Mark with what management their tribes divide Some stick to you, and some to t'other side."

The collective body of those who manage or direct any enterprise or interest; the board of managers.

Synonyms: Conduct; administration; government; direction; guidance; care; charge; contrivance; intrigue.

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Etymology of 'Management'

Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48

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"Management" Quotes from Famous Books

... can be given for the management of the tenses, and of words and phrases which, in point of time, relate to each other, is this very general one; Observe what the sense ...

— English Grammar in Familiar Lectures • Samuel Kirkham

... style. The one thing which struck him most forcibly now, however, as his glass was aimed here and there over the approaching columns and lines, was that at no point was there a flaw or a defect in the orderly movements of the American soldiers. With admirable drill and under perfect management, they swung forward across the broad level between their earthwork batteries and the badly shattered wall of the captured city. Compared with them, the garrison which had surrendered was, for the ...

— Ahead of the Army • W. O. Stoddard

... from whom she was hearing more wonderful things daily, as well as gaining more knowledge. Winnemak offered us the services of some of his men, who were willing to work for wages; and although they were not equal to the worst of the white men, yet, by Uncle Jeff's good management, they were ...

— In the Rocky Mountains - A Tale of Adventure • W. H. G. Kingston

... Vasava as regards prowess and strength. In all the battles between the gods and Asuras, it is this Matali that driveth, by his mind alone, that ever-victorious and best of cars belonging to Indra, which is drawn by thousand steeds. Vanquished by his management of the steeds, the enemies of the gods are subjugated by Vasava by the use of his hands. Defeated before-hand by Matali, the Asuras are subsequently slain by Indra. Matali hath an excellent daughter, who in beauty is ...

— The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 2 • Kisari Mohan Ganguli

... Scotland, and when parish schools were finally established by decree of the Privy Council, in 1616, and by the legislation of 1633 and 1646 (R. 179), the Church was given an important share in their organization and management. These schools, while not always sufficient in number to meet the educational needs, were well taught, and have deeply influenced ...

— THE HISTORY OF EDUCATION • ELLWOOD P. CUBBERLEY

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