managerial

adjective

man·​a·​ge·​ri·​al ˌma-nə-ˈjir-ē-əl How to pronounce managerial (audio)
: of, relating to, or characteristic of management (as of a business) or a manager
managerial qualities/skills
a job that requires managerial experience
was hired for a managerial position
managerial problems
managerially adverb
… wants all his employees to be able to think managerially, and he also wants to identify those with the potential to become good managers. Inc.

Examples of managerial in a Sentence

her managerial style is very direct and detail-oriented
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Her managerial prowess, love for fashion, and her own people made joining the collective an easy decision. Essence, 26 Mar. 2025 Starting a managerial role today may feel like setting sail into uncharted waters, especially in this digital era where change is constant. Arthi Rabikrisson, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025 Another grievance involved the disproportionately high number of foreign nationals in managerial roles, while Nigeriens were more likely to fill lower-tier labor positions. Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025 Coaching spells in Italy have strengthened an otherwise unconvincing managerial CV. Philip Buckingham, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for managerial

Word History

First Known Use

1767, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of managerial was in 1767

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“Managerial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/managerial. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.

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