administrative
adjective
ad·min·is·tra·tive
əd-ˈmi-nə-ˌstrā-tiv 
-strə-
: of or relating to administration or an administration : relating to the management of a company, school, or other organization
administrative tasks/duties/responsibilities
administrative expenses/costs
a hospital's administrative staff
… these schools are given wide latitude in creating their teaching programs as long as they meet certain academic standards; they are also freed from many of the administrative and hiring rules governing traditional public schools.—
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Examples of administrative in a Sentence
She has an administrative job.
among his other administrative duties is the appointment of transit authority officials
Recent Examples on the Web
If the property is not in compliance, the property owner will pay a fee equal to the contractor’s charges plus a county administrative fee.
—Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2024
Current and former customers with wireless or data services that were charged administrative fees between Jan. 1, 2016, to Nov. 8, 2023, are eligible.
—James Powel, USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2024
In her new role, Bates Kemp will oversee all administrative operations, such as fundraising and finances, while Morris will focus on performances and programming.
—Patrick Neas, Kansas City Star, 12 Apr. 2024
Videographer Theodore Gyi was sentenced to four years in prison, while administrative assistant Valorie Moser awaits sentencing later this year.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2024
Shelley Curran, administrative director of the Judicial Council, which sets policy for the state’s courts and backed the bill, said something has to give, as the current system is unfair to low- and moderate-income litigants.
—Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2024
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In Washington Elementary, Rich Morris, an administrative coach, said that the reasons behind many absences are unreported.
—The Arizona Republic, 12 Apr. 2024
While some key administrative details remain unclear, the Foundation for the Carolinas would get a say in who sits on the the arts council’s board, which provides oversight of the groups president and funding decisions.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 11 Apr. 2024
Another is the state’s seemingly countless efforts – both legislation and administrative decrees, scattered among a plethora of agencies – to reach the holy grail of carbon emission neutralitywith little or no evaluation of their cost-effectiveness.
—Dan Walters, Orange County Register, 11 Apr. 2024
Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2024
Current and former customers with wireless or data services that were charged administrative fees between Jan. 1, 2016, to Nov. 8, 2023, are eligible.
—James Powel, USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2024
In her new role, Bates Kemp will oversee all administrative operations, such as fundraising and finances, while Morris will focus on performances and programming.
—Patrick Neas, Kansas City Star, 12 Apr. 2024
Videographer Theodore Gyi was sentenced to four years in prison, while administrative assistant Valorie Moser awaits sentencing later this year.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2024
Shelley Curran, administrative director of the Judicial Council, which sets policy for the state’s courts and backed the bill, said something has to give, as the current system is unfair to low- and moderate-income litigants.
—Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2024
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In Washington Elementary, Rich Morris, an administrative coach, said that the reasons behind many absences are unreported.
—The Arizona Republic, 12 Apr. 2024
While some key administrative details remain unclear, the Foundation for the Carolinas would get a say in who sits on the the arts council’s board, which provides oversight of the groups president and funding decisions.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 11 Apr. 2024
Another is the state’s seemingly countless efforts – both legislation and administrative decrees, scattered among a plethora of agencies – to reach the holy grail of carbon emission neutralitywith little or no evaluation of their cost-effectiveness.
—Dan Walters, Orange County Register, 11 Apr. 2024
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Word History
Etymology
First Known Use
1651, in the meaning defined above
Phrases Containing administrative
Dictionary Entries Near administrative
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“Administrative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/administrative. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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Kids Definition
administrative
adjective
ad·min·is·tra·tive
əd-ˈmin-ə-ˌstrāt-iv
-strət-
: of or relating to administration
an administrative position
Legal Definition
administrative
adjective
ad·min·i·stra·tive
əd-ˈmi-nə-ˌstrā-tiv
1
: of or relating to the performance of a function : ministerial
administrative communications include…instructions that encourage a jury to continue its deliberations—National Law Journal
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: of or relating to the executive branch of a government compare legislative, judicial
3
: of or relating to a government agency
administrative remedies
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