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managements Meaning & Definition

ˈma-nij-mənt

What Does Managements Mean?

Managements is a noun that means the act or art of managing. It can also mean judicious use of means to accomplish an end.

Managements in Brief

Part of speechnoun
Pronunciation/ˈma-nij-mənt/
Syllables3
First known use1590

Managements Definition (Noun)

  1. the act or art of managing : the conducting or supervising of something (such as a business)

    Business improved under the management of new owners.

  2. judicious use of means to accomplish an end

    is extremely cautious when it comes to money management

  3. the collective body of those who manage or direct an enterprise

    Management decided to hire more workers.

Synonyms of Managements

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Managements in a Sentence

Business improved under the management of new owners.

is extremely cautious when it comes to money management

Management decided to hire more workers.

Word Forms & Grammar

man·age·men·tal adjective

management

managemental

managements

First Known Use

1590

Managements Pronunciation

You say managements as /ˈma-nij-mənt/. It has 3 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (ma).

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