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administration

[ad-min-uh-strey-shuhn] / ædˌmɪn əˈstreɪ ʃən /
NOUN
management of an organization or effort
Synonyms
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agency authority control government legislation organization policy rule
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application charge command conduct conducting direction dispensation disposition distribution enforcement execution governing guidance handling jurisdiction order oversight performance power provision regulation running strategy superintendence supervision surveillance
WEAK
administering directing overseeing
Antonyms
STRONG
disorganization disregard failure ignorance inefficiency lawlessness mismanagement neglect
NOUN
human or group who manages effort of an organization
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board bureau cabinet committee department executive legislature management ministry presidency
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President admiral advisers chair chairperson command commander consulate directors embassy executives feds general headquarters officers officials powers presidium stewards superintendents supervisors upstairs
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chargé d'affaires front office governing body top brass
NOUN
period during which a particular human group is in power
Synonyms
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presidency regime
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dynasty incumbency reign stay tenure term

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The Emirates opened diplomatic relations with Israel in a deal brokered by the Trump administration near the end of the president’s first term.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

Among video tributes to Conlon from singers, musicians, board members, politicians and administration officials, there was the surprise appearance of Placido Domingo.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

Holder told the court on Wednesday his company, JACKITCo, was on the brink of administration when he went to Gin and Juice in Cheltenham on 6 May 2022, and the company collapsed the following week.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

GM CEO Mary Barra said the company is working with the Trump administration to understand the impact on final vehicle assembly and parts.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

The West Wing—particularly David Axelrod, now a senior adviser in the administration, and Press Secretary Robert Gibbs—thought it would be perceived as too showy, too costly, and could potentially alienate Barack from the public.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

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