B2noun formal 2K

Administration

🇬🇧 UK /["/ədˌmɪnɪˈstreɪʃn/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ədˌmɪnɪˈstreɪʃn/"]/

Meaning of Administration

the activities that are done in order to plan, organize and run a business, school or other institution

In simple words: The process of organizing and managing something, especially in a government or business.

Administration in a sentence

• The administration of the university has made significant changes to the curriculum.
• Effective administration is crucial for the success of any organization.
• The new laws will impact the administration of healthcare services.
• Her role in the administration involves overseeing various departments.
• The president's administration faced criticism over its handling of the economy.

How to use Administration

Commonly used in formal contexts, especially in discussions about government or organizational management. It might not be appropriate in casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'admin' running the 'nation' — like a team managing a country.

Related words

Collocations with Administration

• effective
• efficient
• good
• be in charge of
• be responsible for
• costs
• colonial
• federal
• local
• form
• effective
• efficient
• good
• be in charge of
• be responsible for
• costs
• college
• hospital
• prison
• intravenous
• oral
• drug

Synonyms for Administration

• government (2)

Opposites of Administration

• anarchy
• chaos

Common mistakes with Administration

• Confused with 'administrative' which relates to the tasks within administration.
• Sometimes used in a plural form incorrectly as 'administrations' when referring to a single unit.
• Mispronounced or spelled as 'administration' instead of the correct pronunciation 'ad-min-is-tra-tion'.

Frequently asked questions about Administration

What does Administration mean?

The process of organizing and managing something, especially in a government or business.

What is the definition of Administration?

the activities that are done in order to plan, organize and run a business, school or other institution

How do you use Administration in a sentence?

The administration of the university has made significant changes to the curriculum.

Can you give another example of Administration?

Effective administration is crucial for the success of any organization.

What are synonyms for Administration?

Common alternatives include government (2).

What is the opposite of Administration?

Opposite meanings include anarchy, chaos.

What words go with Administration?

It commonly pairs with effective, efficient, good, be in charge of, be responsible for, costs, colonial, federal, local, form, effective, efficient, good, be in charge of, be responsible for, costs, college, hospital, prison, intravenous, oral, drug.

What are common mistakes when using Administration?

Confused with 'administrative' which relates to the tasks within administration. Sometimes used in a plural form incorrectly as 'administrations' when referring to a single unit. Mispronounced or spelled as 'administration' instead of the correct pronunciation 'ad-min-is-tra-tion'.

How do you pronounce Administration?

US: /["/ədˌmɪnɪˈstreɪʃn/"]/, UK: /["/ədˌmɪnɪˈstreɪʃn/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is Administration formal or informal?

"Administration" is formal, so it fits professional, business, or academic conversations.

When should I use Administration?

Commonly used in formal contexts, especially in discussions about government or organizational management. It might not be appropriate in casual conversations.

What CEFR level is Administration?

"Administration" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.