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Management Meaning, Usage & Real-World Examples (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：control and organization (management)
management
/ˈmænɪdʒmənt/
n.
The process of controlling and organizing things or people to make sure they work well.
control and organization
➕
/kənˈtroʊl ænd ˌɔːrɡənəˈzeɪʃən/
n.
The systematic process of directing, planning, and coordinating resources or activities to achieve desired outcomes efficiently.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From 'manage' (to handle) + suffix '-ment', from Latin 'manus' (hand) and 'agere' (to act).
💡 Mnemonic
'Man' + 'age' + 'ment' – imagine an experienced man managing tasks with age-old wisdom.
📖 Example
Good time management helps her balance work and study effectively.
Effective time management assists her in balancing work and studies productively.
🔗 Collocations
time management – the skill of organizing one's time efficiently
project management – the discipline of planning and overseeing projects
resource management – the efficient allocation and use of available resources
🔄 Synonyms
administration (n.) – the process of managing and supervising operations or affairs
supervision (n.) – the act of overseeing and directing activities or people
coordination (n.) – the organization of different elements to work together harmoniously
🚫 Antonyms
disorganization (n.) – lack of order, planning, or systematic arrangement
chaos (n.) – complete disorder and confusion, often due to absence of control
🌱 Derivatives
manager (n.) – a person responsible for controlling or administering an organization or group
manageable (adj.) – easy to control, handle, or deal with
managing (adj.) – having control or responsibility over operations or people
📖 Cultural Story
Evolved from Italian 'maneggiare' (to handle horses), entered English as 'manage', then formed noun with '-ment'. Reflects historical shift from horsemanship to general resource handling.
Meaning 2：the people in charge (management)
management
/ˈmænɪdʒmənt/
n.
The group of people who are in charge of and make decisions for a company or organization.
the people in charge
➕
/ðə ˈpiːpəl ɪn tʃɑːrdʒ/
n.
The collective group of individuals who hold authority and make strategic decisions for an organization or entity.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
The new policy was announced by the senior management in a company-wide meeting.
Senior management unveiled the new policy during an all-staff company meeting.
🔗 Collocations
senior management – the top-level executives who make major organizational decisions
middle management – the layer of managers who implement strategies from upper management
management team – the group of leaders collectively responsible for overseeing operations
🔄 Synonyms
leadership (n.) – the body of people who guide or direct an organization
executives (n.) – high-ranking officials who manage and make decisions in a company
administration (n.) – the group responsible for managing and running an institution
🚫 Antonyms
staff (n.) – the general employees or workers without decision-making authority
subordinates (n.) – people under the authority or control of others in a hierarchy
🌱 Derivatives
managerial (adj.) – relating to the duties or functions of a manager
managership (n.) – the position or role of being a manager
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