managerial
adjective
Simple meaning
Related to a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set is associated with an element of another set.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
manihjihreeuhlSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
mænɪˈdʒɪɹiəl
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a standard way of writing speech sounds.
Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
adjective
Of or relating to the function or responsibility or activity of management
Of or relating to a manager or management; involving management-like duties.
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
This meaning: Of or relating to the function or responsibility or activity of management
Used this way, managerial is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It turns up most in business or professional contexts.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- No strong connotation
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
Where it naturally appears
- Business/professional
Word Aura describes common impressions, not a measurement. Tone changes with sentence, speaker, relationship and situation.
More ways to use managerial
- “He hopes to get a managerial position in the company next year.”adjective
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