B1noun 2K

Management

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

Meaning of Management

the activity of running and controlling a business or similar organization

In simple words: The way to organize and control people or things in a company.

Management in a sentence

• The management of the company decided to implement new policies.
• Good management requires strong communication skills between teams.
• He took a course in management to improve his leadership abilities.
• The effective management of resources is crucial for success.
• She works in project management and handles different teams.

How to use Management

Used in business contexts. Often refers to the group of people in charge of a company. Avoid using in casual conversations unless discussing work-related topics.

Grammar pattern

management + of + object

Memory hint

Think of 'manage' + 'ment' like 'manage my rent' to remember it's about overseeing.

Related words

Collocations with Management

• careful
• competent
• effective
• need
• perform
• provide
• agency
• company
• consultancy
• in management
• under somebody’s management
• a board of management
• under new management
• junior
• lower
• middle
• criticize
• board
• committee
• personnel
• in… management
• a layer, level, tier, etc. of management
• careful
• competent
• effective
• need
• perform
• provide
• agency
• company
• consultancy
• in management
• under somebody’s management
• a board of management
• under new management

Synonyms for Management

• administration
• leadership
• supervision
• control
• direction

Opposites of Management

• disorganization
• chaos
• neglect

Common mistakes with Management

• Confused with 'management' as a verb instead of a noun.
• Using 'management' in place of 'administering'.
• Overusing the term in informal contexts.

Frequently asked questions about Management

What does Management mean?

The way to organize and control people or things in a company.

What is the definition of Management?

the activity of running and controlling a business or similar organization

How do you use Management in a sentence?

The management of the company decided to implement new policies.

Can you give another example of Management?

Good management requires strong communication skills between teams.

What are synonyms for Management?

Common alternatives include administration, leadership, supervision, control, direction.

What is the opposite of Management?

Opposite meanings include disorganization, chaos, neglect.

What words go with Management?

It commonly pairs with careful, competent, effective, need, perform, provide, agency, company, consultancy, in management, under somebody’s management, a board of management, under new management, junior, lower, middle, criticize, board, committee, personnel, in… management, a layer, level, tier, etc. of management, careful, competent, effective, need, perform, provide, agency, company, consultancy, in management, under somebody’s management, a board of management, under new management.

What are common mistakes when using Management?

Confused with 'management' as a verb instead of a noun. Using 'management' in place of 'administering'. Overusing the term in informal contexts.

How do you pronounce Management?

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

When should I use Management?

Used in business contexts. Often refers to the group of people in charge of a company. Avoid using in casual conversations unless discussing work-related topics.

What CEFR level is Management?

"Management" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.