Managerial — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˌma-nə-ˈjir-ē-əl/ man·a·ge·ri·al

Meaning & Definition of Managerial

Managerial (adjective)

  1. of, relating to, or characteristic of management (as of a business) or a manager

Managerial (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. suited for or relating to the directing of things

    "her managerial style is very direct and detail-oriented"

    similar: administrative, directorial, executive, supervisory
    related: bureaucratic, governmental, ministerial, official, parliamentary, regulatory, authoritarian, despotic, dictatorial
    opposite: nonmanagerial, nonsupervisory

Related Entry: Manager (noun)

Manager is a different word from Managerial. The synonyms below are for manager, not for managerial.

  1. a person who manages or directs something

    "we wanted an exemption from the policy regarding refunds, but the store manager refused"

    similar: administrant, administrator, archon, director, exec, executive, superintendent, supervisor
    related: codirector, comanager, co-organizer, middle manager, boardman, officer, official, commissioner, minister, boss, chief, head, leader, president

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Managerial

The most common words with a similar meaning to Managerial:

administrative, directorial, executive, supervisory

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Managerial

Words with the opposite meaning of Managerial:

nonmanagerial, nonsupervisory

Related Words for Managerial

bureaucratic, governmental, ministerial, official, parliamentary, regulatory, authoritarian, despotic, dictatorial

Word Forms of Managerial

Derived words: managerially (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Managerial

First known use: 1758

Frequently Asked Questions about Managerial

What does "Managerial" mean?

"Managerial" means of, relating to, or characteristic of management (as of a business) or a manager. As an adjective, it is defined as: of, relating to, or characteristic of management (as of a business) or a manager.

What is another word for "Managerial"?

Other words for "Managerial" include administrative, directorial, executive and supervisory. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Managerial" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Managerial"?

There are 13 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Managerial". Common alternatives include administrative, directorial, executive and supervisory.

What is the opposite of "Managerial"?

Antonyms of "Managerial" include nonmanagerial and nonsupervisory.

How do you use "Managerial" in a sentence?

Examples of "Managerial" in a sentence: "her managerial style is very direct and detail-oriented".

Is "Managerial" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Managerial" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Managerial"?

"Managerial" is pronounced /ˌma-nə-ˈjir-ē-əl/ and divided into syllables as man·a·ge·ri·al.

What is the origin of the word "Managerial"?

First known use: 1758.