managerial

[man-i-jeer-ee-uhl] Origin

man·a·ge·ri·al

[man-i-jeer-ee-uhl]
adjective
pertaining to management or a manager: managerial functions; the managerial class of society.

Origin:
1760–70; manager + -ial

man·a·ge·ri·al·ly, adverb
non·man·a·ge·ri·al, adjective
qua·si-man·a·ge·ri·al, adjective
qua·si-man·a·ge·ri·al·ly, adverb
sem·i·man·a·ge·ri·al, adjective
EXPAND
sem·i·man·a·ge·ri·al·ly, adverb
COLLAPSE
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Managerial has a plethora of syllables.
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managerial (ˌmænɪˈdʒɪərɪəl)
 
adj
of or relating to a manager or to the functions, responsibilities, or position of management
 
mana'gerially
 
adv

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managerial
1767, see manager.
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