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- DictionaryAd·min·is·ter/ədˈminəstər/
verb
- 1. manage and be responsible for the running of (a business, organization, etc.): "each school was administered separately"
- 2. dispense or apply (a remedy or drug): "paramedic crews are capable of administering drugs"
administer something (to somebody) (formal) to give or to provide something, especially in a formal way. The teacher has the authority to administer punishment. A taxi driver administered first aid to the victims. The priest was called to administer the last rites. (formal) to give drugs, medicine, etc. to somebody.
When you administer something, you give it to others. This can apply to a dose of medicine, an order, a survey, or a punishment. Administer can also mean to run something — such as a school or an office. The word administer belongs to a family of words, all having to do with being in charge: administration, administrator, and administrative.
4 days ago · 6 senses: 1. to direct or control (the affairs of a business, government, etc) 2. to put into execution; dispense 3. to give or.... Click for more definitions.
to organize or arrange something: to administer a programme / test. The fund is administered by the Economic Development Agency. administer verb [T] (MEDICINE) to give medicine or medical help to someone: to administer first aid. (Definition of administer from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
2. a. To give or apply in a formal way: administer the last rites. b. To apply as a remedy: administer a sedative. c. To direct the taking of (an oath). 3. To mete out; dispense: administer justice. 4. To manage (a trust or estate) under a will or official appointment. 5. To impose, offer, or tender (an oath, for example). v.intr. 1.
ADMINISTER meaning: 1 : to manage the operation of (something, such as a company or government) or the use of (something, such as property); 2 : to provide or apply (something, such as justice) to put (something) into effect.
Feb 26, 2024 · ( transitive) To manage or supervise the conduct, performance or execution of; to govern or regulate the parameters for the conduct, performance or execution of; to work in an administrative capacity. ( intransitive) To minister (to). administering to the sick.
