Word
administering
Phoneticsad·min·is·ter·ing, stress on the second syllable
US/ædˈmɪnɪˌstɝɪŋ/
UK/ɐdmˈɪnɪstəɹɪŋ/
Definition
v. to manage or organize the way something is done. It can also mean to give someone a treatment, like medicine or a test.
v. managing or supervising the execution of a task or process; providing or applying a substance, such as medication, to a recipient. Present participle of 'administer'.
Examples
“The nurse is administering the vaccine to the patient now.”
“The committee is responsible for administering the new scholarship fund to ensure the money reaches the right students.”
“Successfully administering a large-scale public health initiative requires not only medical expertise but also a deep understanding of local logistics and community trust.”
Examples
simple
“The nurse is administering the vaccine to the patient now.”
contextual
“The committee is responsible for administering the new scholarship fund to ensure the money reaches the right students.”
complex
“Successfully administering a large-scale public health initiative requires not only medical expertise but also a deep understanding of local logistics and community trust.”
Usage
Transitive — requires a direct object, such as a drug, a test, or an organization.
Real-World Examples
“On the other side of the process, pediatricians already find the cost of supplying and administering vaccines to be a challenge.” “In spring 2026, we asked local officials how they are feeling about administering the 2026 November general election.” - Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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