Thesaurus results for MANAGEMENT

management

noun

ˈma-nij-mənt

Definition of management

as in administration

the act or activity of looking after and making decisions about something fiscal management of the city's sports facility can be challenging

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Recent Examples of management Angelo Desimini, the group’s senior VP of licensed partnerships and brand management, said Disney was excited by the chance to bring the franchise’s spirit to life through theatrical talent and immersive storytelling. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Oct. 2026 And how is Wall Street reacting to management commentary about the streaming giant’s outlook and largest layoffs in years, including the exit of film head Dan Lin and the replacement of chief content officer Bela Bajaria with Peter Rice? — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 21 Oct. 2026 Roadside, the Galleria's management, told KDKA-TV on Wednesday that the rumors are false. — Chris Hoffman, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026 Sweep & Go, a customer relationship management app for scooping businesses, began operating in 2019. — Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for management

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Earlier this month, the administration suspended activities for 21 fraternities amid reports of assault, hazing and drug- and alcohol-related behavior.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 23 Oct. 2026
The administration insists its strategy of inflicting economic pain is working.

— Lauren Morganbesser, semafor.com, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of administration

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That’s more than double the cash Tesla’s been garnering from operations in the last few quarters, meaning that will have a much bigger cash deficit in the final three months of 2026.

— Shawn Tully, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
Inside, the mood is considerably more restrained, prioritizing comfort, generous proportions, and an operation that has had more than a decade to perfect its service for business travelers, families, and Vietnamese staycationers alike.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of operation

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On September 19, Miller’s forecast gave the Republicans an almost 36% chance of retaining control of the upper chamber.

— Shawn Tully, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
But two more scores from Rexroat of 5 and 54 yards maintained the Eagles’ control of the game.

— Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of control

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Equally responsible for this Bentley’s milestone handling are the Supersports’ electronic limited-slip differential, rear-wheel steering, suspension aided by a 48-volt active anti-roll bar, and enormous carbon-silicon-carbide brakes.

— Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2026
That sentiment is even stronger now than in 2022, when Lula benefited from widespread opposition to Jair Bolsonaro after a presidency marked by controversy over his government’s handling of the Covid-19 pandemic.

— Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of handling

Noun

Budget for training, supervision and continuity alongside implementation.

— Dr. Timothy J. Giardino, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026
The root of the conflict is the Colorado River Compact, negotiated in 1922 among the seven states of the Colorado watershed under the supervision of the then-Secretary of Commerce, Herbert Hoover.

— Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of supervision

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By the end of the Biden administration, there were over 400 co-stewardship or co-management agreements with tribes, 159 within the National Park Service alone, says Sams.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026
The company’s founder has sued Kao, saying his stewardship defrauded Navatek of millions.

— Molly Redden, ProPublica, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of stewardship

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Gaps in governance, limited visibility into usage and costs, and restrictive vendor terms further complicate oversight—underscoring the need for stronger cost controls as organizations scale AI.

— Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2026
By weeks 8–12, deploy the model in production with human oversight and a robust governance framework.

— Santanu Boral, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of oversight

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Last week, a federal judge granted the news outlets their request for a preliminary injunction against the government ban as the case moves through the legal system.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2026
Filling a government gap The new pledge comes as governments fall far behind their own nature-funding targets.

— Sydney Lake, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026

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