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admin

/ədˈmɪn/

Meanings
noun
Administration, or administrative work.

Examples :

""My mom helps with admin at her children's school, answering emails and organizing volunteers." "
government business organization job work

Related Words

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organizing verb

/ˈɔːrɡənaɪzɪŋ/ /ˈɔːrɡəˌnaɪzɪŋ/

To arrange in working order.

"I am organizing my books on the shelf by color. "

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administrator noun

/ədˈmɪnɪstɹeɪtə/ /ədˈmɪnɪstɹeɪtɚ/

One who administers affairs; one who directs, manages, executes, or dispenses, whether in civil, judicial, political, or ecclesiastical affairs; a manager

"The school administrator handled the budget for the entire department. "

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volunteers noun

/vɒlənˈtɪəz/ /vɑlənˈtɪɹz/

One who enters into, or offers for, any service of his/her own free will, especially when done without pay.

"Many volunteers helped clean up the park on Saturday morning. "

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privileges noun

/ˈpɹɪv(ɪ)lɪdʒɪz/

(ecclesiastical law) An exemption from certain laws granted by the Pope.

"Historically, certain religious orders were granted privileges by the Pope, exempting them from some canonical laws. "

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emoticons noun

/ɪˈmoʊtɪkɑnz/ /iˈmoʊtɪkɑnz/

A graphical representation of a particular emotion of the writer, used especially in SMS, email, or other electronic communication.

"My little sister loves to use emoticons like happy faces and hearts when she texts her friends. "

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administration noun

/ədˌmɪnəˈstɹeɪʃən/

The act of administering; government of public affairs; the service rendered, or duties assumed, in conducting affairs; the conducting of any office or employment; direction.

"The school administration is responsible for managing the daily schedule. "

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volunteer noun

/vɒl.ənˈtɪə/ /vɑl.ənˈtɪɹ/

One who enters into, or offers for, any service of his/her own free will, especially when done without pay.

"The volunteer helped organize the school's annual fundraising bake sale. "

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administrative adjective

/ədˈmɪ.nɪs.tɹəˌtɪv/ /ədˈmɪ.nəsˌtɹeɪ.ɾɪv/

Of or relating to administering or administration.

"The school's administrative staff handles student records and schedules. "

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maintains verb

/meɪnˈteɪnz/ /mənˈteɪnz/

To support (someone), to back up or assist (someone) in an action.

"The mechanic maintains the engine while I fetch him the tools he needs. "

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coordinating verb

/koʊˈɔːrdɪneɪtɪŋ/ /koʊˈɔːrdɪˌneɪtɪŋ/

To synchronize (activities).

"I was playing tennis for the first time, and it was difficult to coordinate."

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discussion noun

/dɪsˈkʊʃən/ /dɪˈskʌʃən/

Conversation or debate concerning a particular topic.

"My discussion with the professor was very enlightening."

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answering verb

/ˈɑːn.sə.ɹɪŋ/ /ˈæn.sə.ɹɪŋ/

To make a reply or response to.

"He answered the question."