Administration
14 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
The process or activity of running a business, organisation, or government. It also refers to the officials or departments responsible for managing operations.
“The university administration implemented new policies to improve student services.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ədˌmɪnəˈstreɪʃən/
Syllables
ad·min·is·tra·tion
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Wordle
Features 'ATION' ending with multiple common vowels; contains 'ADMINISTR' prefix
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Scrabble
Worth 20 points; versatile for board placement
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