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According to WordNet, the noun "administration" has 6 sense(s).

101124794 the act of governing; exercising authority; "regulations for the governing of state prisons"; "he had considerable experience of government".

100694866 the act of meting out justice according to the law.

101135952 a method of tending to or managing the affairs of a some group of people (especially the group's business affairs).

100694990 the act of administering medication.

115266265 the tenure of a president; "things were quiet during the Eisenhower administration".

108164585 the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something; "he claims that the present administration is corrupt"; "the governance of an association is responsible to its members"; "he quickly became recognized as a member of the establishment".


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