Management — Defs

01 n. The act or art of managing; the manner of treating, directing, carrying on, or using, for a purpose; conduct; administration; guidance; con…

1.
The act or art of managing; the manner of treating, directing, carrying on, or using, for a purpose; conduct; administration; guidance; control; as, the management of a family or of a farm; the management of a business enterprise; the management of state affairs.
2.
Business dealing; negotiation; arrangement.
“He had great managements with ecclesiastics.” — Addison.
3.
Judicious use of means to accomplish an end; conduct directed by art or address; skillful treatment; cunning practice; -- often in a bad sense.
“Mark with what management their tribes divide Some stick to you, and some to t'other side.” — Dryden.
4.
The collective body of those who manage or direct any enterprise or interest; the board of managers.