management
Translation
management, administration, control
Examples
Good management is essential for a company.
Good management is essential for a company.
The management decided to hire more staff.
The management decided to hire more staff.
Grammar Patterns
((the process of controlling sth.)) the control and organisation of something. Good management is essential for a company.
((the group of people controlling sth.)) the group of people responsible for controlling an organisation. The management decided to hire more staff.
Similar Words
Synonyms: administration, supervision, control; Antonyms: mismanagement
Etymology
From the verb 'manage' plus the noun-forming suffix '-ment'. 'Manage' comes from Italian 'maneggiare' (to handle), from 'mano' (hand).
Memory Tips
Think of 'managing' things with your 'hands' (Italian 'mano'). The '-ment' suffix turns it into the act or process of managing.