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Administration Definition & Meaning

administration
noun
  1. a method of tending to or managing the affairs of a some group of people (especially the group's business affairs)
  2. the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something; "he claims that the present administration is corrupt"; "the governance of an association is responsible to its members"; "he quickly became recognized as a member of the establishment"
  3. the act of administering medication
  4. the tenure of a president; "things were quiet during the Eisenhower administration"
  5. the act of governing; exercising authority; "regulations for the governing of state prisons"; "he had considerable experience of government"
  6. the act of meting out justice according to the law

"Administration" in song lyrics

See how administration is used in real songs:

  • "and its major spokespersons in the Bush administration"
    Akir — Politricks
  • "But it's built on lies like the Bush administration"
    Drapht f/ Ciecmate, Dazastah, Trials — Rest in Peace
  • "Face you at elimination, is he and the Europe administration"
    Holocaust & American Poets 2099 f/ Boot Face, Weapon X — Dark Stormz

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Frequently asked questions

What does administration mean?
a method of tending to or managing the affairs of a some group of people (especially the group's business affairs) the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something; "he claims that the present administration is corrupt"; "the governance of an association is responsible to its members"; "he quickly became recognized as a member of the establishment" the act of administering medication the tenure of a president
What part of speech is administration?
Administration is a noun.
How many definitions does administration have?
Administration has 6 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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