administrate

verb — 2 senses

administrate

verb

/ədˈmɪnɪstɹeɪt/

Etymology * archaic: Latin administrātus, past participle of administrō. * modern: Back-formation from administration (from Latin administrātiō, also from administrō) (The exact etymology is disputed, see note below.)

1

to administer

2

Computing, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Sciences the act or function of providing maintenance and general housekeeping for computer systems, networks, peripheral equipment, etc.

  • The job is to administrate the network.
Derived terms
coadministrate
Related terms
administer, administration, administrative, administrator

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