English · Work & Business
management
/ˈmæn.ɪdʒ.mənt/
[/ˈmæn.ɪdʒ.mənt/]
running an organization
Intermediatenoun
Definition
The activity of controlling and organizing a business, or the people who do this.
Example
Good management kept the company profitable even during a very difficult year.
Good management kept the company profitable even during a very difficult year.
Etymology
From 'manage' (Italian 'maneggiare', to handle, from Latin 'manus', hand) plus '-ment'.
How & Where It’s Used
Means both the activity and the group of people in charge.