Word: Manager

Pronunciation

/ˈmænɪdʒər/

Definitions

• Noun: A person who is responsible for controlling or administering all or part of a company or similar organization, or for running a business. They supervise employees, make decisions, and ensure that objectives are met efficiently. Example: “The store manager was praised for increasing sales last quarter.”

Example Sentence: “She was promoted to be the new project manager overseeing a team of 10 developers.”

Phrases:

• “Middle manager”: An employee whose role is between upper management and front-line staff.
• “Managerial skills”: The abilities required to plan, organize, direct, and control resources to achieve specific goals.
• “Line manager”: A direct supervisor who has immediate responsibility for managing other employees.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “As a financial manager, he’s responsible for preparing the annual budget.”
• “The restaurant manager interviewed several candidates for the position of head chef.”

Synonyms

• Supervisor
• Director
• Administrator
• Executive
• Controller
• Coordinator
• Leader
• Head (of department)
• Boss
• Superintendent