# administering

/ædˈmɪnɪˌstɝɪŋ/ (US) · /ɐdmˈɪnɪstəɹɪŋ/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Verb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/administering
Updated: 2026-05-06

## Definition

to manage or organize the way something is done. It can also mean to give someone a treatment, like medicine or a test.

For teachers: 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.

## Usage notes

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

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