administration
Pronunciation
Noun
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
The process of managing an organization or system, or the group of people who run a government during a particular period.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
management
government
Usage notes
"Administration" naming a government ("the current administration") is capitalized in American political writing, unlike its everyday business sense.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The previous _____ introduced several new environmental laws."
Answer: administration
In your own words, what does "administration" mean?
The process of managing an organization or system, or the group of people who run a government during a particular period.
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