management

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   the act of managing something

   They were given overall management of the program.

2. 2
   noun

   Administration; the use of limited resources combined with forecasting, planning, leadership and execution skills to achieve predetermined specific goals.

   The help tended to be officious, the rules, if heeded, restrictive, and the management meddlesome.

3. 3
   noun

   The executives of an organisation, especially senior executives.

   Mr. Cooke at once began a tirade against the residents of Asquith for permitting a sandy and generally disgraceful condition of the roads. So roundly did he vituperate the inn management in particular, and with such a loud flow of words, that I trembled lest he should be heard on the veranda.

4. 4
   noun

   Judicious use of means to accomplish an end.

   Excellent time management helped her succeed in all facets of her life.

5. 5
   noun

   those in charge of running a business

6. 6
   noun

   The prosecuting side in an impeachment trial (as opposed to the respondent or defending side).

Etymology

From manage + -ment.