Administered

Pronunciation: /ədˈmɪnɪstərd/

Definitions of administered

verb to manage or supervise the execution of something, such as a task or responsibility

Example Sentences

A1 The nurse administered the flu shot to the patient.

A2 The teacher administered the exam to the students.

B1 The doctor administered the medication to the patient according to the prescription.

B2 The government administered the new policy to improve public transportation.

C1 The committee administered the survey to gather feedback from the participants.

C2 The organization administered the training program to enhance the skills of its employees.

Examples of administered in a Sentence

formal The medication was administered by a trained nurse.

informal The nurse gave me the medication.

slang The meds were handed out by the nurse.

figurative The remedy was applied to the situation.

Grammatical Forms of administered

• past tense: administered
• plural: administered
• comparative: more administered
• superlative: most administered
• present tense: administer
• future tense: will administer
• perfect tense: have administered
• continuous tense: is administering
• singular: administered
• positive degree: administered
• infinitive: to administer
• gerund: administering
• participle: administered

Origin and Evolution of administered

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'administered' originated from the Latin word 'administrare', which means 'to manage or govern'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'administered' has evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings related to the act of giving or applying something, such as medication or justice.