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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