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ADMINISTERING

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There are 6 meanings of the word Administering.

Administering - as a verb

Work in an administrative capacity; supervise or be in charge of

Example: "Administer a program"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
administrate15
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
care6deal5handle10manage9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Perform (a church sacrament) ritually

Example: "Administer the last unction"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
apply12give8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Administer or bestow, as in small portions

Example: "Administer critical remarks to everyone present"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
allot5deal5deal outdish outdispense11distribute13dole outlot3mete outparcel outshell out
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
give8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Give or apply (medications)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dispense11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
care fortreat5
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Direct the taking of

Example: "Administer an exam"

Administering - as a noun

Administration

Example Sentences

"She is administering the medication to the patients."
"The doctor is administering the flu shot."
"The teacher is administering the final exam."
"The nurse is administering first aid to the injured."
"The pharmacist is administering the prescription medication."
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Word Game Points

Is ADMINISTERING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, administering is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ADMINISTERING has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.

Is ADMINISTERING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, administering is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ADMINISTERING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.

Is ADMINISTERING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, administering is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ADMINISTERING has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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