— managemental /man'ij men"tl/ , adj.
/man"ij meuhnt/ , n.
1. the act or manner of managing; handling, direction, or control.
2. skill in managing; executive ability: great management and tact.
3. the person or persons controlling and directing the affairs of a business, institution, etc.: The store is under new management.
4. executives collectively, considered as a class (distinguished from labor ).
[ 1590-1600; MANAGE + -MENT ]
Syn. 1. regulation, administration; superintendence, care, charge, conduct, guidance, treatment.