administer
Meaning
To administer is to manage, oversee, or execute the implementation of policies, programs, or processes, often within an organizational, governmental, or institutional context, requiring a high level of responsibility and authority in decision-making.
💡 While often used in formal contexts, "administer" can be confused with "manage," which implies a broader scope of oversight; "administer" typically connotes a more specific, procedural role.
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