Administering
/ədˈmɪnɪstərɪŋ/
verbIntermediateCommonMedical
Meaning
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Definitions
1
To manage and direct the affairs of; to dispense or apply something, such as medicine or justice.
/ədˈmɪnɪstərɪŋ/
verbneutralIntermediate
Medical
To manage or supervise
The teacher is administering a test.
💡 Simply: To give or manage something.
More Examples
2
The government is administering aid to the disaster victims.
How It's Used
Business
"The CEO is administering the company's resources effectively."
Healthcare
"The nurse is administering medication to the patient."
From Middle English *administren*, from Old French *administrer*, from Latin *administrare* (to serve, manage), from *ad-* (to) + *ministrare* (to serve).
The word's usage has remained consistent throughout history, primarily focused on management and dispensing.
Memory tip
Think 'admin' (administration) + 'ister' (to give).
Practice
Base: administer
adminsteringadminstreringadministrating
Usage
30%Spoken
70%Written