manager
/ˈmæn.ɪ.dʒə/
noun
🇬🇧 UK
/ˈmæn.ɪ.dʒə/
🇺🇸 US
/ˈmæn.ɪ.dʒɚ/
Meaning
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Meaning 1 · noun
A person whose job is to manage something, such as a business, a restaurant, or a sports team.
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Meaning 2 · noun
The head coach.
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Meaning 3 · noun
An administrator, for a singer or group.
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Meaning 4 · noun
(computer software) A window or application whose purpose is to give the user the control over some aspect of the system.
“a file manager; a task manager; Program Manager”
How this word is used
- Everyday “a file manager; a task manager; Program Manager”
- Academic “In academic writing, “manager” can carry a precise technical sense.”
- Business “In business contexts, “manager” should be used only when the meaning is unambiguous.”
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