managerial

adjective

man·​a·​ge·​ri·​al ˌma-nə-ˈjir-ē-əl 

: of, relating to, or characteristic of management (as of a business) or a manager

managerial qualities/skills

a job that requires managerial experience

was hired for a managerial position

managerial problems

managerially

ˌma-nə-ˈjir-ē-ə-lē 

adverb

… wants all his employees to be able to think managerially, and he also wants to identify those with the potential to become good managers.

—Inc.

Synonyms

• administrative
• directorial
• executive
• supervisory

Examples of managerial in a Sentence

her managerial style is very direct and detail-oriented

Recent Examples on the Web

However, Glasner’s managerial ability has come across clearly over the last year, in particular over recent months to spark Palace’s much improved form. —Matt Woosnam, The Athletic, 5 Feb. 2025

Voters want government managerial experience that Cuomo can tout in abundance. —Bradley Honan, New York Daily News, 5 Feb. 2025

But the majority of our clientele is still the CEO, the C-suite, the managerial suite, the entrepreneur. —Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 31 Jan. 2025

An article from Indeed offers guidance on dealing with rude customers, emphasizing the importance of remaining calm, setting professional boundaries and seeking managerial support when necessary. —Joel Thayer, Newsweek, 26 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1767, in the meaning defined above