Definition, synonyms and related words
management
"After years of managing the team, Sarah finally stepped down from her role as director to focus on creative projects."
In plain English: Managing is the act of being in charge and organizing things so they get done right.
"She was praised for her excellent managing of the project team during the busy season."
Usage: Do not use "managing" as a noun to describe an organization or team; instead, use the noun "management." The word "managing" functions only as a verb form or adjective and should never stand alone as a subject or object.
present participle of manage
"After hours of organizing the team schedule and resolving conflicts, she is finally managing to get the project back on track."
In plain English: Managing means successfully handling or taking care of something.
"She is managing the team very effectively."
Usage: Use "managing" to describe the ongoing process of handling, controlling, or administering something with skill. It indicates that you are actively directing resources or people toward a specific goal right now.
Derived from Old French mengier (to eat), managing entered English in the 16th century with the sense of consuming resources or dealing with affairs, evolving into its current meaning of directing an organization. The root ultimately traces to Latin manducare, signifying to chew or bite off food.