B2adjectiveformalworkbusiness
US/ədˈmɪn.ɪ.streɪ.tɪv/
UK/ədˈmɪn.ɪ.strə.tɪv/
relating to the work of organizing and running a company, school or office
In context
She does the administrative work for a busy dental clinic.
Administrative costs took up a quarter of the budget.
He was promoted to an administrative post in the city office.
Words that go with administrative
adjective + noun
- administrative staffThe administrative staff handle all the paperwork.
- administrative workMost of my job is administrative work.
- administrative costsWe want to cut administrative costs.
- administrative assistantShe is an administrative assistant at a law firm.
- administrative errorThe fine was an administrative error.
- administrative dutiesHer administrative duties include booking meetings.