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manager Meaning & Definition

/ˈmæn.ɪ.dʒə/

What Does Manager Mean?

As a noun, manager means A person whose job is to manage something, such as a business, a restaurant, or a sports team. It is also used to mean The head coach.

Word Facts for Manager

Part of speechnoun
Pronunciation/ˈmæn.ɪ.dʒə/
Syllables3
Synonymscoach, handler and director
Pluralmanagers

Manager Definition (Noun)

  1. A person whose job is to manage something, such as a business, a restaurant, or a sports team.

    the position of marketing manager

  2. The head coach.
  3. An administrator, for a singer or group. (Can we add an example for this sense?)
  4. A window or application whose purpose is to give the user the control over some aspect of the system.

    a file manager; a task manager; Program Manager

Noun

  1. An administrator, for a singer or group.
  2. (computer software) A window or application whose purpose is to give the user the control over some aspect of the system.

    a file manager; a task manager; Program Manager

Synonyms of Manager

Manager synonyms and antonyms →

Manager in a Sentence

the position of marketing manager

a file manager; a task manager; Program Manager

Word Forms & Grammar

manager (plural managers)

Words That Rhyme With Manager

tanagermanage her

Origin of Manager

From manage + -er.

Manager Pronunciation

Manager is pronounced /ˈmæn.ɪ.dʒə/ and has 3 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (mæn).

Common Questions About Manager

What part of speech is manager?

Manager is a noun.

What is another word for manager?

Words with a similar meaning to manager include coach, handler and director. See the full list of manager synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of manager?

The plural of manager is managers.

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