management

word

/ˈmænədʒmənt/
MA-nij-muhnt
/mˈænɪdʒmənt/
MA-nij-muhnt

Definition

Management is the work of organizing, controlling, and making decisions for a business, team, project, or other activity. It can also mean the people who are in charge of an organization or department.

Usage & Nuances

Common in business, work, and academic contexts. Often appears in phrases like 'time management', 'project management', and 'management team'. 'Management' can mean the activity of managing or the group of managers, so the context matters.

Example Sentences

Good management helps a small business grow.

basic

She studies management at university.

basic

The management changed the office rules last week.

basic

I'm taking a short course on stress management this month.

natural

After the meeting, management finally approved our idea.

natural

Her time management has gotten much better since she started planning her week.

natural