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administer

Pronunciation: [ədˈmɪnɪstər]

Word

Context: “healthcare”

(verb) to give or apply something, like medicine or a treatment, to someone. It's when a doctor or nurse gives you your medicine to help you feel better.

Example

The nurse will administer the vaccine to the children at the clinic.

Example

The doctor did not administer the treatment because it was not necessary.

Example

Can you tell me how the nurse will administer the medicine?

Context: “management”

(verb) to manage or supervise something, like a project or an organization. It means making sure everything runs smoothly.

Example

She was chosen to administer the new program at school.

Example

He failed to administer the project properly, leading to many issues.

Example

Who will administer the meeting this afternoon?

Context: “law”

(verb) to apply rules or laws. It's when a leader or official makes sure that the laws are followed.

Example

The judge will administer justice fairly to everyone in the courtroom.

Example

The rules were not administered equally, causing confusion among the players.

Example

How will the committee administer the new guidelines?

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