Administrating

/ədˈmɪnɪˌstreɪtɪŋ/ verb

Definition

The act of managing or running an organization, system, or government.

Etymology

Present participle of administrate, from Latin administrare. The -ing suffix transforms the verb into a gerund or continuous action.

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In legal documents, 'administrating an estate' means managing someone's property and finances after they die—it's one of the most common uses of this word in real life.

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