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Manager Definition, Examples, and Usage
Meaning 1：person in charge (manager)
manager
/ˈmænɪdʒər/
n.
A person who is in charge of running a place or a group of people, making decisions and organizing work.
person in charge
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/ˈpɜːrsən ɪn tʃɑːrdʒ/
n.
A manager is someone who supervises and coordinates the work of a team or organization to achieve specific objectives.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From 'manage' (Latin 'manus' = hand) + '-er' (one who) => one who handles.
💡 Mnemonic
Think 'hand' (manus) + 'age' + 'r' = a person who handles things with age (experience).
📖 Example
The store manager introduced a new system to track inventory and improve customer service.
The store manager implemented a new inventory tracking system to enhance customer service.
🔗 Collocations
project manager – A person who manages a specific project from start to finish.
general manager – A senior executive responsible for overall operations of a company or division.
manager's role – The responsibilities and duties of a manager.
🔄 Synonyms
director (n.) – A person who supervises and guides the activities of an organization or department.
supervisor (n.) – A person who oversees workers or tasks at a lower level.
administrator (n.) – A person responsible for managing and organizing the operations of an institution.
🚫 Antonyms
subordinate (n.) – A person under the authority of another, typically a manager.
employee (n.) – A person hired to work under a manager's direction.
worker (n.) – A person who performs tasks, often not in a managerial role.
🌱 Derivatives
management (n.) – The process of managing or the group of managers.
managerial (adj.) – Relating to the work or role of a manager.
manage (v.) – To be in charge of or control something.
📖 Cultural Story
Originating in 16th-century theater, 'manager' referred to the director of a company. The root 'manus' (hand) implies control and handling.
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