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managerially

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: //məˈnɪdʒərɪəli//

KK: /mænɪˈdʒɪrɪli/

adverb
Definition

In a way that relates to the activities or responsibilities of a manager.


Example

She approached the project managerially, ensuring all tasks were organized and delegated properly.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you noticed how our boss thinks managerially about every project?
Sloth B
Yeah, it really shapes the way we approach our tasks.
Sloth A
I wish I could think that way too, it seems effective.
Sloth B
Definitely! It helps in making better decisions for the team.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
administratively
executively
supervisory
Antonyms
nonmanagerially
unadministratively
unsupervisory
Root Explanation

Managerially → It is formed from "manager" (from Italian *maneggiare*, meaning to handle or control) and the suffix "-ially" (meaning in a manner relating to). The word "managerially" refers to actions or behaviors that relate to the role or functions of a manager.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'handles' things ('maneggiare') in a specific way ('-ially') — that's why managerially means relating to the way a manager operates.

Visually Confused Words
imagerially
materially
manurially
monasterially
manerial
magisterially
anaerobically
aerially
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