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Definition of "management" []

  • The act, manner, or practice of managing; handling, supervision, or control: management of a crisis; management of factory workers. (noun)
  • The person or persons who control or direct a business or other enterprise. (noun)
  • Skill in managing; executive ability. (noun)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "management" in a sentence
  • "It is important to make some clear distinction on what is meant by management in “community management”."
  • "CB Richard Ellis Investors is a global real estate investment management firm with approximately $43.7 billion in assets under management* as of June 30, 2008."
  • "I call that great service and it was fantastic food, but obviously, the train management is not entitled to take any bows."