Pronunciation: /ədˈmɪnɪˌstreɪtɪv ˈjuːnɪt/
noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea
A1 An administrative unit is a group of people who work together to manage a specific area.
A2 In a company, the HR department is considered an administrative unit.
B1 The school board is an example of an administrative unit responsible for overseeing educational policies.
B2 The local government's planning department is an important administrative unit for urban development.
C1 The United Nations Security Council is a powerful administrative unit with the authority to make decisions on international security issues.
C2 The European Commission is a complex administrative unit that plays a key role in shaping EU policies and legislation.
adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun
A1 The administrative unit at my school is responsible for organizing events.
A2 I need to visit the administrative unit to get a copy of my transcript.
B1 The administrative unit plays a key role in managing resources for the department.
B2 The administrative unit is in charge of implementing new policies within the organization.
C1 The administrative unit has been restructured to improve efficiency and communication.
C2 The administrative unit oversees all operations and decision-making processes within the company.
formal The administrative unit responsible for processing building permits is located on the third floor.
informal The office that handles building permits is on the third floor.
slang The permit department is on the third floor.
figurative The gears of bureaucracy turn slowly in the administrative unit.
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