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But unlike the setup in most organizations, where there's an administrator on top and creative people or doers underneath, I'm basically a doer and I like to have administrative people underneath me.
Roone Arledge

Meaning of "administrative" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE

administrative  [ədˈmɪnɪstrətɪv] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ADMINISTRATIVE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Administrative is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES ADMINISTRATIVE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Administration

Administration may refer to: ▪ Administration, reorganisation of a British football club's financial affairs that occurs when the club cannot pay its debts ▪ Administration, whereby an insolvent company can continue trading under supervision ▪ Administration, administration of an estate on death ▪ Central administration, the highest administrative department of an organization ▪ Drug administration, delivery of a drug into the body ▪ Management, the act of directing people towards accomplishing a goal ▪ Academic administration, a branch of an academic institution responsible for the maintenance and supervision of the institution ▪ Military administration, the techniques and systems used by military services involved in the management of the armed forces ▪ Public administration, advancement and implementation of government policy, or the management of public programs ▪ Business administration, the performance or management of business operations ▪...

Definition of administrative in the English dictionary

The definition of administrative in the dictionary is relating to or involved in administration.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH ADMINISTRATIVE


arbitrative
ˈɑːbɪtrətɪv
collaborative
kəˈlæbərətɪv
commemorative
kəˈmɛmərətɪv
comparative
kəmˈpærətɪv
cooperative
kəʊˈɒpərətɪv
decorative
ˈdɛkərətɪv
demonstrative
dɪˈmɒnstrətɪv
figurative
ˈfɪɡərətɪv
illustrative
ˈɪləstrətɪv
imperative
ɪmˈpɛrətɪv
interpenetrative
ˌɪntəˈpɛnɪtrətɪv
lucrative
ˈluːkrətɪv
lustrative
ˈlʌstrətɪv
ministrative
ˈmɪnɪstrətɪv
narrative
ˈnærətɪv
non-penetrative
ˌnɒnˈpɛnɪtrətɪv
operative
ˈɒpərətɪv
penetrative
ˈpɛnɪtrətɪv
remonstrative
rɪˈmɒnstrətɪv
undemonstrative
ˌʌndɪˈmɒnstrətɪv

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ADMINISTRATIVE

admin
adminicle
adminicular
adminiculate
administer
administered price
administrable
administrant
administrate
administration
administration order
administrative court
administrative law
administratively
administrator
administratrix
admirability
admirable
admirableness
admirably

WORDS THAT END LIKE ADMINISTRATIVE

active
alternative
conservative
creative
cumulative
derivative
in the negative
indicative
informative
initiative
innovative
investigative
legislative
native
negative
qualitative
quantitative
relative
representative
sales representative
tentative

Synonyms and antonyms of administrative in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «ADMINISTRATIVE»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «administrative» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of administrative

Translation of «administrative» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE

Find out the translation of administrative to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of administrative from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «administrative» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

行政的
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

administrativo
570 millions of speakers

English

administrative
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

प्रशासनिक
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

إِدَارِيّ
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

административный
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

administrativo
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

প্রশাসনিক
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

administratif
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Pentadbiran
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

administrativ
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

管理上の
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

관리상의
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Administratif
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

hành chính
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

நிர்வாக
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

प्रशासकीय
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

idari
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

amministrativo
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

administracyjny
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

адміністративний
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

administrativ
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

διοικητικός
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

administratiewe
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

administrativ
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

administrativ
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of administrative

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ADMINISTRATIVE»

The term «administrative» is very widely used and occupies the 5.885 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ADMINISTRATIVE» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «administrative» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «administrative» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about administrative

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10 QUOTES WITH «ADMINISTRATIVE»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word administrative.
1
Grace Abbott
The jam is moving toward the Capitol where Congress sits in judgment on all the administrative agencies of Government.
2
Roone Arledge
But unlike the setup in most organizations, where there's an administrator on top and creative people or doers underneath, I'm basically a doer and I like to have administrative people underneath me.
3
Birch Bayh
You shouldn't have to sue somebody to get justice. It ought to come through administrative process.
4
Yochai Benkler
Judges wear legal professionalism and precedent as a mantel that secures legitimacy for their decisions. It's how they distinguish themselves from politicians or administrative agencies, while wielding power that is sometimes much greater than those democratically accountable actors.
5
James W. Black
The outcome, the fourth in an issue of five boys born into a staunch Baptist home, meant that from the beginning I was taught to be respectful of others no less than myself, influencing ever since both my political and administrative attitudes.
6
John Burns
In this work I have received the opposition of a number of men who only advocate the unobtainable because the immediately possible is beyond their moral courage, administrative ability, and their political prescience.
7
John Cameron
Medical physicists work in cooperation with doctors. A few medical physicists devote their time to research and teaching. A few get involved with administrative duties.
8
Ahmed Chalabi
I strongly believe that a federal structure based on administrative and geographic lines with strong powers for the federated states will be the best solution for Iraq.
9
John Bates Clark
We cannot afford to have any large section of the business world in doubt whether they have broken the laws or not, and we cannot let the laws become a dead letter through vagueness. In this view it is clear that an administrative commission can render invaluable service.
10
Kapil Dev
Selectors can't please everyone, but I am OK if they are working for the benefit of Indian cricket. It's an administrative decision to appoint a selection committee, and I would like to let them do their job.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ADMINISTRATIVE»

Discover the use of administrative in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to administrative and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Administrative Management
Whether managing cultural diversity in the work place or learning proper business ethics, the instructions outlined in this guide provide the basis for arriving at meaningful decisions that can make a candidate an asset in any office ...
E. J. Ferreira, A. W. Erasmus, D. Groenewald, 2010
2
Administrative Assistant's and Secretary's Handbook
Administrative jobs are constantly changing, but with the latest edition of this best-selling guide, professionals everywhere can stay ahead of the curve.
James STROMAN, Kevin WILSON, Jennifer WAUSON, 2011
3
Administrative Office Management, Complete Course
The text provides a strong management-based background while utilizing a humanistic approach for managing and supervising staff in an office environment.
Pattie Gibson, 2004
4
French Administrative Law
As the bicentenary of the Conseil d'Etat approaches, this new edition of the leading English-language text provides a detailed profile of the Conseil and offers an up-to-date overview of le droit administratif, which is regarded, alongside ...
Lionel Neville Brown, John Bell, 1998
5
Administrative Law in Tanzania: A Digest of Cases
It is hoped that this book will act as a wake-up call to all those who have been entrusted with the duty of making decisions affecting the rights of citizens to update themselves so as to discharge their duties correctly and in spirit of ...
B. D. Chipeta, 2008
6
The Province of Administrative Law
This book draws upon the experiences of several jurisdictions to analyse the scope, development and future of administrative law.
Michael Taggart, 1997
7
Basic Administrative Law for Paralegals
Among the features that make this text such a reliable resource: thorough topical coverage--from how administrative agencies are created to agency discretion, rules and regulations, clients' rights, investigations, informal and formal ...
Anne Adams, 2009
8
Organizations in Action: Social Science Bases of ...
This classic work is of continuing value to organizational and management specialists, behavioral scientists, sociologists, administrators, and policymakers.
James D. Thompson, 2011
9
Administrative Reform in Developing Nations
This volume, with chapters written by authorities from around the world, provides information on administrative reform in varied nations.
Ali Farazmand, 2002
10
Administrative Justice and the Supremacy of Law in the ...
Dickinson [1894-1952] examines the relationship between administrative tribunals and the courts, and problems that arise from the judicial review of administrative determinations.
John Dickinson, 1927

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ADMINISTRATIVE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term administrative is used in the context of the following news items.
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Defending arrests: MQM's administrative wing fuels militancy, says …
KARACHI: Defending the arrest of scores of Muttahida Qaumi Movement activists, the paramilitary Rangers has alleged that MQM's ... «The Express Tribune, Jul 15»
2
Administrative detainees launch strike in Israeli courts and prisons
401 Palestinian detainees in Israeli prisons are boycotting military courts in protest of the inhumane Israeli policy of administrative detention, ... «Palestine News Network, Jul 15»
3
Jurists: Administrative reports like 'Red Book' cannot be basis for …
A number of jurists speaking with Today's Zaman have criticized the government's attempts to base possible legal proceedings to be launched ... «Today's Zaman, Jul 15»
4
Reds place coach on administrative leave following arrest
CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Reds have placed assistant hitting coach Lee Tinsley on administrative leave following his arrest on Thursday ... «Glasgow Daily Times, Jul 15»
5
Evergreen schools announce administrative changes
The board of directors at Evergreen Public Schools approved the following hires, promotions and changes for the 2015-16 school year. «The Columbian, Jul 15»
6
With school financial boss retiring, Richfield Schools administrative
Previously the district's executive director of human resources and administrative services, Holje's new title is chief human resources and ... «The Sun Current, Jul 15»
7
Administrative Assistant – Tulane Catholic (New Orleans, LA)
The Administrative Assistant reports to and works closely with the Chaplain/Director of Campus Ministry, assisting in coordinating the daily ... «Bayoubuzz, Jul 15»
8
194 applicants pass administrative test for KPK roles
After verifying applicants' administrative documents and competence, the government-backed selection committee announced the names of ... «Jakarta Post, Jul 15»
9
Higher Islamic Council President Revoked for "Administrative
Tunis — Higher Islamic Council (HIC) President Abdallah Loussaief was revoked, Saturday, for "administrative overruns," the Prime Ministry ... «AllAfrica.com, Jul 15»
10
Zafar Iqbal resigns from administrative posts
Professor Muhammad Zafar Iqbal has resigned from all administrative posts of Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST). «DhakaTribune, Jul 15»

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