management
noun
man·age·ment
ˈma-nij-mənt 
1
: the act or art of managing : the conducting or supervising of something (such as a business)
Business improved under the management of new owners.
2
: judicious use of means to accomplish an end
is extremely cautious when it comes to money management
3
: the collective body of those who manage or direct an enterprise
Management decided to hire more workers.
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Examples of management in a Sentence
Business improved under the management of new owners.
We're using new management techniques.
Management and labor could not agree.
He has a job in middle management.
The managements of several top corporations met yesterday.
a new system of water management
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In a Friday filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Penske Automotive said while its auto dealers don’t use CDK Global, its Premier Trucking Group division — which mainly serve businesses — does use CDK’s dealer management system.
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Eva Rothenberg, CNN, 23 June 2024
People diagnosed with diabetes are also subject to higher medical costs from medications and doctor’s appointments, making condition management even more challenging.
—Kyle Lavergne, Orlando Sentinel, 22 June 2024
Environmentally, both of the city’s sewage treatment plants have a history of raw sewage overflows due to poor operations and management practices.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 22 June 2024
In addition to its management roster, Linden’s production arm, Linden Productions, currently has Stereophonic on Broadway, David Adjmi’s acclaimed play which won five 2024 Tony awards.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 21 June 2024
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Eva Rothenberg, CNN, 23 June 2024
People diagnosed with diabetes are also subject to higher medical costs from medications and doctor’s appointments, making condition management even more challenging.
—Kyle Lavergne, Orlando Sentinel, 22 June 2024
Environmentally, both of the city’s sewage treatment plants have a history of raw sewage overflows due to poor operations and management practices.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 22 June 2024
In addition to its management roster, Linden’s production arm, Linden Productions, currently has Stereophonic on Broadway, David Adjmi’s acclaimed play which won five 2024 Tony awards.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 21 June 2024
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“Management.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/management. Accessed 1 Jul. 2024.
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management
noun
man·age·ment
ˈman-ij-mənt
Medical Definition
management
noun
man·age·ment
ˈman-ij-mənt
: the whole system of care and treatment of a disease or a sick individual
the management of contagious diseases
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