admin
- 01 B1 Intermediate
n.the routine tasks and paperwork needed to run a business or organization.
n.administrative or clerical work, typically involving record-keeping, scheduling, and documentation. Uncountable in this sense.
Simple“I spent the whole morning doing admin instead of working on my project.”
In context“The new software was designed to reduce the amount of daily admin required from the nursing staff, allowing them more time for patient care.”
Synonyms - 02 B1 Intermediate
n.a person whose job is to manage a business, a computer system, or a website.
n.an administrator, specifically one responsible for managing an organization, a network, or an online community. Countable in this sense.
Simple“If you can't log in to your account, you should contact the site admin.”
In context“The system admin revoked his access privileges after several security protocols were breached during the night shift.”
- 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.the group of people who manage a company or organization.
n.the administrative or managerial body of an organization. Often used as a collective noun.
Simple“The school admin decided to change the dates for the summer holidays.”
In context“Tensions rose between the faculty and the university admin regarding the proposed budget cuts for the humanities department.”
Synonyms - 04 C1 Advanced
v.to manage or look after a website, group, or system.
v.to perform the duties of an administrator for a specific entity. Transitive use.
Simple“She helps admin the local community group on social media.”
In context“He has been tasked to admin the server while the primary technician is away on leave.”
UsageThe verb is transitive and requires a direct object.
Clipping of administrator or administration.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.