a. (ăd*mĭn"ĭs*trā`tĭv)

[L. administrativus: cf. F. administratif.]
Pertaining to administration; administering; executive; as, an administrative body, ability, or energy. -- Ad·min·is·tra·tive·ly, adv.

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adjective

Of, for, or relating to administration or administrators: directorial, executive, managerial, ministerial, supervisory. See over/under.

IN BRIEF: Concerned with the principles, practices, and rationalized techniques employed in achieving the objectives or aims of an organization

Following the rules was Amanda's administrative duty.

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The adjective has one meaning:

Meaning #1: of or relating to or responsible for administration
  Pertains to noun: administration (meaning #2)

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Common misspelling(s) of administrative

• adminstrative

administrative offices