management

Derived from the Italian 'maneggiare' meaning 'to handle' or 'to control', which comes from 'manus' meaning 'hand'.

NOUN (1)
[/ˈmænɪdʒmənt/en-US]
管理 literal / 経営 formal / 運営 formal / マネジメント loanword / 統治 formal / 手続きの管理 untranslatable (The direct translation refers to 'management of procedures', which is broader than the original concept.)
Synonyms administration formal , supervision neutral , control neutral
Antonyms chaos , disorder

The process of dealing with or controlling things or people; the act of organizing and overseeing resources to achieve a goal. It can also refer to the group of people responsible for controlling and organizing an organization, a business, or a department.

plural
managements
  • Effective time management is crucial for productivity in any job. — Managing your time well is important.
  • The company's senior management held a meeting to discuss the new budget. — The high-level leaders of the company had a discussion.
  • Good financial management is essential for a stable economy. — Handling money matters well is vital.
  • She moved into project management after years as a software developer. — She took on a role involving the organization and supervision of projects.