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man⋅ag⋅er

[man-i-jer]
–noun
1. a person who has control or direction of an institution, business, etc., or of a part, division, or phase of it.
2. a person who manages: the manager of our track team.
3. a person who controls and manipulates resources and expenditures, as of a household.
4. British. (formerly) a theatrical producer.

Origin:
1580–90; manage + -er 1


man⋅ag⋅er⋅ship, noun


1. administrator, executive, superintendent, supervisor; boss.
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man·ag·er   (mān'ĭ-jər)   
n.  
  1. One who handles, controls, or directs, especially:

    1. One who directs a business or other enterprise.

    2. One who controls resources and expenditures, as of a household.

    3. One who is in charge of the training and performance of an athlete or a team.

    4. A student who is in charge of the equipment and records of a school or college team.

  2. One who is in charge of the business affairs of an entertainer.

  3. Sports

    1. One who is in charge of the training and performance of an athlete or a team.

    2. A student who is in charge of the equipment and records of a school or college team.

man'ag·er·ship' n.
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