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Manager

One who manages; a conductor or director; as, the manager of a theater.

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Administrator 76% connected

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

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Trainer 76% connected

One who trains; an instructor; especially, one who trains or prepares men, horses, etc., for exercises requiring physical agility and strength.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Handle 74% connected

To touch; to feel with the hand; to use or hold with the hand.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Handle 74% connected

To touch; to feel with the hand; to use or hold with the hand.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Managerial 74% connected

Of or pertaining to management or a manager; as, managerial qualities.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Managerial 74% connected

Of or pertaining to management or a manager; as, managerial qualities.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Managership 74% connected

The office or position of a manager.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Managership 74% connected

The office or position of a manager.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Oversee 74% connected

To superintend; to watch over; to direct; to look or see after; to overlook.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Oversee 74% connected

To superintend; to watch over; to direct; to look or see after; to overlook.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Synonym 2

Coach 92% connected

A large, closed, four-wheeled carriage, having doors in the sides, and generally a front and back seat inside, each for two persons, and an elevated…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Director 92% connected

One who, or that which, directs; one who regulates, guides, or orders; a manager or superintendent.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

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