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Managing

To direct or be in charge of.

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📖 Definitions of "Managing"

verb

1
To direct or be in charge of.
2
To handle or control (a situation, job).
3
To handle with skill, wield (a tool, weapon etc.).
4
To succeed at an attempt.
"He managed to climb the tower."

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Management

🔄 Synonyms of "Managing"

2 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
directionnoun	A theoretical line (physically or mentally) followed from a point of origin or towards a destination. May be relative (e.g. up, left, outbound, dorsal), geographical (e.g. north), rotational (e.g. clockwise), or with respect to an object or location (e.g. toward Boston).
managementnoun	(uncountable) Administration; the use of limited resources combined with forecasting, planning, leadership and execution skills to achieve predetermined specific goals.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Managing"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
managementnoun	(uncountable) Administration; the use of limited resources combined with forecasting, planning, leadership and execution skills to achieve predetermined specific goals.
directionnoun	A theoretical line (physically or mentally) followed from a point of origin or towards a destination. May be relative (e.g. up, left, outbound, dorsal), geographical (e.g. north), rotational (e.g. clockwise), or with respect to an object or location (e.g. toward Boston).
managerial	Of or relating to a manager or management; involving management-like duties.
adminnoun	(uncountable, informal) Administration, or administrative work.
managernoun	(management) A person whose job is to manage something, such as a business, a restaurant, or a sports team.
administrationnoun	(uncountable) The act of administering; government of public affairs; the service rendered, or duties assumed, in conducting affairs; the conducting of any office or employment; direction.
administrative	Of or relating to administering or administration.
businessnoun	(uncountable) Commercial, industrial, or professional activity.
administrateverb	to administer
administeringnoun	administration
delegatenoun	A person authorized to act as representative for another; a deputy.
dealingnoun	One's manner of acting toward others; behaviour; interactions or relations with others.
governancenoun	The process, or the power, of governing; government or administration.
departmentnoun	A subdivision of an organization.
stewardshipnoun	The act of caring for or improving with time.
regulatory	Of or pertaining to regulation.
leadingnoun	Providing guidance or direction.
realtornoun	(Canada, US) A person or business that sells or leases out real estate, acting as an agent for the property owner.
stewardnoun	A person who manages the property or affairs for another entity.
operatornoun	A person or organisation that operates a device, system, service, etc.