How Do You Spell ADMINISTER?

Pronunciation: [ɐdmˈɪnɪstə] (IPA)

The word "administer" is spelled as [ædˈmɪnɪstər] in IPA phonetic transcription. The first syllable is pronounced as "æd" which rhymes with "mad". The second syllable is pronounced as "mɪn" which rhymes with "in". The third syllable is pronounced as "ɪst" which rhymes with "kissed". The fourth syllable is pronounced as "ər" which rhymes with "her". The proper pronunciation of this word helps to avoid confusion and ensures clear communication while using it in written or spoken form.

ADMINISTER Meaning and Definition

1. Administer is a transitive verb that refers to the act of managing or controlling a situation, organization, or government, usually involving the application of rules, regulations, or policies. It involves the process of supervising, directing, and overseeing the operations or activities in order to ensure proper functioning and compliance with established guidelines.

   In a governmental or organizational context, administering often encompasses the implementation and execution of decisions or policies, as well as the coordination of various departments or individuals to achieve specific goals. This can include tasks such as assigning responsibilities, providing guidance, and resolving conflicts or issues that may arise.

   Additionally, administering can also involve the act of distributing or supplying something to individuals or groups. This can include medications, treatments, or interventions in a healthcare setting, where professionals are responsible for delivering the prescribed regimen to patients. In a legal context, administering may relate to the execution of wills, trusts, or estates, where an individual is appointed to manage and distribute assets according to the deceased person's wishes.

   Overall, administering entails the management, control, and execution of various tasks, regulations, or resources, with the aim of achieving efficiency, compliance, and successful outcomes.

2. To direct the application of laws, as a king or judge; to manage; to add to; to bring aid or supplies to.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Top Common Misspellings for ADMINISTER *

• adminster 53.8888888%
• administor 15.5555555%
• adminsiter 12.2222222%
• admister 5.5555555%
• administed 4.4444444%
• admnister 2.2222222%
• administerd 2.2222222%
• axminster 1.1111111%
• administror 0.5555555%

* The statistics data for these misspellings percentages are collected from over 15,411,110 spell check sessions on www.spellchecker.net from Jan 2010 - Jun 2012.

Other Common Misspellings for ADMINISTER

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• Admoniter
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• Aximinister
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Etymology of ADMINISTER

The word "administer" originates from the Latin word "administrare", which is a combination of "ad" meaning "to" and "ministrare" meaning "to serve". In Latin, "ministrare" comes from the noun "minister", signifying a servant or attendant. Over time, the term "administer" evolved to mean the act of managing or dispensing something, such as medicine, justice, or government.

Idioms with the word ADMINISTER

• administer sth to sm (or an animal) The idiom "administer something to someone (or an animal)" means to give or apply something, such as medication or treatment, to someone or an animal in a purposeful and controlled manner. It typically refers to the act of providing care, remedy, or assistance.
• administer (something) to The idiom "administer (something) to" means to give or provide something, often in a methodical or organized manner. It typically involves the act of delivering or applying something, such as medication, treatment, or assistance, to someone or something in a prescribed or regulated manner. It can also imply the act of taking charge or managing something, such as administering a task or responsibility.
• administer something to someone (or an animal) The idiom "administer something to someone (or an animal)" means to give or apply something, such as medication, treatment, or a substance, to someone or an animal in a formal or authoritative manner. It often implies that the administration of whatever is being given requires expertise, responsibility, or careful handling.

Similar spelling words for ADMINISTER

• adamance,
• self-administer,
• adamant,
• administrable,
• edminster,
• admonition,
• admonitory,
• administrivia,
• adamantine,
• adenine,
• administrator,
• administra,
• yetminster,
• administrate,
• admonisher.

Conjugate verb Administer

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have administered

you would have administered

he/she/it would have administered

we would have administered

they would have administered

I would have administer

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CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been administering

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we would have been administering

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CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would administer

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CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be administering

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FUTURE

I will administer

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we will administer

they will administer

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be administering

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he/she/it will be administering

we will be administering

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FUTURE PERFECT

I will have administered

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FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been administering

you will have been administering

he/she/it will have been administering

we will have been administering

they will have been administering

IMPERATIVE

you administer

we let´s administer

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to administer

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was administering

you were administering

he/she/it was administering

we were administering

they were administering

PAST PARTICIPLE

administered

PAST PERFECT

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PRESENT

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PRESENT CONTINUOUS

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PRESENT PARTICIPLE

administering

PRESENT PERFECT

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PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it administer

SIMPLE PAST

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