Definition of managerialnext
as in administrative
suited for or relating to the directing of things her managerial style is very direct and detail-oriented

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Recent Examples of managerial Venable was a finalist for the Royals managerial opening in 2023 that went to Matt Quatraro. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2026 His previous managerial run with the San Diego Padres ended in a mid-season firing after four consecutive losing campaigns, leaving him with a dismal 274-366 career record entering this year. — Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2026 The hierarchical companies moved faster but struggled more with managerial issues over workplace policies when many of their employees felt their concerns were not heard. — Sebastian Fixson, The Conversation, 21 Sep. 2026 Last Friday, in a 6-0 rout at West Ham United, Phil Parkinson suffered his heaviest defeat as Wrexham boss and the joint-worst loss of his 23-year managerial career. — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for managerial
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Adjective
  • Aubrey Layne, Sentara’s chief administrative officer, said lower payment rates from government programs — and impending cuts to Medicaid — are forcing the hospital to play hardball with the insurers that are representing employers.
    — Bob Herman, STAT, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Organizations must also prioritize educating all users, from classroom teachers and administrative staff to senior leadership, on their roles.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2026
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  • Both categories are restricted to first, second or third directorial works.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Tim Burton’s feature film directorial debut, the movie had a $7 million budget and earned more than $40 million.
    — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026

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“Managerial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/managerial. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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