admin
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1 office work (n.) B1 Intermediate Informalthe routine tasks and paperwork needed to run a business or organization.
administrative or clerical work, typically involving record-keeping, scheduling, and documentation. Uncountable in this sense.
ExampleI spent the whole morning doing admin instead of working on my project.
ExampleThe new software was designed to reduce the amount of daily admin required from the nursing staff, allowing them more time for patient care.
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2 a person in charge (n.) B1 Intermediate Informal Computinga person whose job is to manage a business, a computer system, or a website.
an administrator, specifically one responsible for managing an organization, a network, or an online community. Countable in this sense.
ExampleIf you can't log in to your account, you should contact the site admin.
ExampleThe system admin revoked his access privileges after several security protocols were breached during the night shift.
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3 the management (n.) B2 Upper Intermediate Informalthe group of people who manage a company or organization.
the administrative or managerial body of an organization. Often used as a collective noun.
ExampleThe school admin decided to change the dates for the summer holidays.
ExampleTensions rose between the faculty and the university admin regarding the proposed budget cuts for the humanities department.
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4 to manage (v.) C1 Advanced Informal Technical Computingto manage or look after a website, group, or system.
to perform the duties of an administrator for a specific entity. Transitive use.
ExampleShe helps admin the local community group on social media.
ExampleHe 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.