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management definition

man·age·ment (man′ij mənt)

noun

  1. the act, art, or manner of managing, or handling, controlling, directing, etc.
  2. skillful managing; careful, tactful treatment
  3. skill in managing; executive ability
    1. the person or persons managing a business, institution, etc.
    2. such persons collectively, regarded as a distinct social group

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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