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ADMINISTRATIVE

\ɐdmˈɪnɪstɹətˌɪv], \ɐdmˈɪnɪstɹətˌɪv], \ɐ_d_m_ˈɪ_n_ɪ_s_t_ɹ_ə_t_ˌɪ_v]\

Definitions of ADMINISTRATIVE

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1913 - Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1790 - A Complete Dictionary of the English Language

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Pertaining to administration; administering; executive; as, an administrative body, ability, or energy.

2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
By Oddity Software

Pertaining to administration; administering; executive; as, an administrative body, ability, or energy.

1913 - Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
By Noah Webster.

That administers.

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
By Daniel Lyons

Able to carry into effect.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

That which administers.

1790 - A Complete Dictionary of the English Language
By Thomas Sheridan

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