management

Word parts

manage + -ment

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈmænəʤmənt/, SAMPA: /"m{n@dZm@nt/

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Noun

Singular management

Plural managements

1. (uncountable) Management is the act of watching and controlling a business or situation.

   This building uses a computerized energy management systems to save electricity.

2. (uncountable) The management is/are the people who control a business.

   Management have received a 5% pay raise, but workers are only getting 3.5%.

Related words

• manage