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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"
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.
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 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.
2 days ago · verb (mainly tr) 1. (also intr) to direct or control (the affairs of a business, government, etc) 2. to put into execution; dispense. administer justice.
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)
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.
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.
