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admin

n. uncountable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈædmɪn// ad·min Informal

n. the work of managing a business or organization, or the person who has the power to control a website or computer system.

n. the performance of executive duties or the management of organizational affairs; also used to denote a system administrator with elevated privileges.


SIMPLE

I need to finish some admin before I can leave the office.

CONTEXTUAL

If you forget your password, you will need to contact the system admin to reset your account access.

COMPLEX

While the creative team focuses on product development, the admin department handles the logistical complexities of international shipping and customs documentation.

Origin

Clipping of administrator or administration.

Usage

Often used as a shortened, informal form of 'administration' or 'administrator'.

Pitfall

He is the administration of this group.He is the admin of this group.In informal digital contexts, 'admin' refers to the person in charge, whereas 'administration' usually refers to the process or the entire management team.

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