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administering

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ædˈmɪnɪˌstɝɪŋ// UK //ɐdmˈɪnɪstəɹɪŋ// ad·min·is·ter·ing

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'.


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.

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Usage

Transitive — requires a direct object, such as a drug, a test, or an organization.

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