Word
managerial
Phoneticsman·age·ri·al
US/ˌmænɪˈdʒɪɹiəɫ/
UK/mˌænɐdʒˈiəɹɪəl/
Definition
adj. relating to the work of managing a business or organization. You use this word to describe tasks, skills, or people involved in running a company.
adj. relating to the administration, direction, or control of an organization or business. Typically used attributively before nouns such as 'skills', 'position', or 'staff'.
Examples
“She has strong managerial skills.”
“The new manager focused on improving the team's managerial processes.”
“His lack of managerial experience became apparent when he struggled to delegate tasks effectively during the crisis.”
Examples
simple
“She has strong managerial skills.”
contextual
“The new manager focused on improving the team's managerial processes.”
complex
“His lack of managerial experience became apparent when he struggled to delegate tasks effectively during the crisis.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “managerial” in context.
Real-World Examples
“It is the former Bristol City, Everton and Leicester manager’s first managerial job in English football since he was sacked by Leicester in March 2024.” “Eddie Howe’s sudden departure at the end of July has left Matthias Jaissle, late of Jeddah’s Al-Ahli, to pick up the managerial pieces.” Etymology
From manager + -ial.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
VERB
ADJECTIVE
- 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 C1.785–944EikenEikenTest in Practical English ProficiencyThe English proficiency test from the Eiken Foundation of Japan, widely taken by Japanese students. Grades run from 5 to 1, with Pre-1 and Pre-2 between them.Pre-1
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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