Managed — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms
Meaning & Definition of Managed
Managed (verb)
- to handle or direct with a degree of skill
- to exercise executive, administrative, and supervisory direction of
- to treat with care, husband
- to manage (someone or something) with one or more other people, to manage together
- to arrange or exhibit so as to achieve a desired effect
- to arrange or direct from behind the scenes
- to act as stage manager for
Managed (noun)
- a system of health care (as by an HMO or PPO) that controls costs by placing limits on physicians' fees and by restricting the patient's choice of physicians
Managed (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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as in planned, orchestrated
Managed (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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to deal with (something) usually skillfully or efficiently
"as usual, she managed the crisis with a minimum of fuss"
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to look after and make decisions about
"managed a household and a business simultaneously"
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to meet one's day-to-day needs
"it'll be hard for a few weeks, but we'll manage"
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Managed
The most common words with a similar meaning to Managed:
Antonyms & Opposite Words for Managed
Words with the opposite meaning of Managed:
Near Antonyms of Managed
Word Forms of Managed
Inflections: managing, comanaged, co-managed, comanaging, co-managing, stage-managed, stage-managing, stage-manages
Derived words: comanagement (noun), comanager (noun), stage management (noun)
Origin & Etymology of Managed
Italian maneggiare, from mano hand, from Latin manus
First known use: 1563t
Words & Phrases Containing Managed
Frequently Asked Questions about Managed
What does "Managed" mean?
"Managed" means to handle or direct with a degree of skill. As an a verb, a noun and an adjective, it is defined as: to handle or direct with a degree of skill. It has 4 distinct senses.
What is another word for "Managed"?
Other words for "Managed" include arranged, orchestrated, ordered, planned, constant, continuous, even and aware. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Managed" you intend.
What are different ways to say "Managed"?
There are 108 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Managed". Common alternatives include arranged, orchestrated, ordered, planned, constant, continuous, even, aware, conscious and deliberate.
What is the opposite of "Managed"?
Antonyms of "Managed" include aimless, arbitrary, catch-as-catch-can, desultory, erratic, haphazard, helter-skelter and hit-or-miss. Near antonyms include botched, bungled, foozled and fumbled.
How do you use "Managed" in a sentence?
Examples of "Managed" in a sentence: "as usual, she managed the crisis with a minimum of fuss"; "managed a household and a business simultaneously"; "it'll be hard for a few weeks, but we'll manage".
Is "Managed" a noun, verb, or adjective?
"Managed" can be used as a verb, a noun and an adjective, depending on the context.
How do you pronounce "Managed"?
"Managed" is pronounced /ˈma-nij/ as a verb, /ˌkō-ˈma-nij/ as a verb and /ˈstāj-ˌma-nij/ as a verb and divided into syllables as man·age.
What is the origin of the word "Managed"?
"Managed" comes from Italian maneggiare, from mano hand, from Latin manus. First known use: 1563t.