administration
n. C / Un. the work of managing a business, organization, or government. It involves organizing people and systems to make sure everything runs correctly.
n. the process or activity of running a business, organization, or institution. Often refers to the executive branch of a government or the specific term of a political leader.
She works in the hospital administration office.
The new administration promised to lower taxes and improve public infrastructure within its first year.
Effective school administration requires a delicate balance between strict budgetary oversight and the flexible support of pedagogical innovation.
From Middle English administracioun, from Old French administration, from Latin administratio, from administrare; see administer; compare French administration. Equivalent to administrate + -ion.
Uncountable when referring to the general activity of management; countable when referring to a specific government or management team.